Patrick Sapp

Patrick Sapp (born May 11, 1973) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) and the XFL. He played college football for the Clemson Tigers.

Patrick Sapp

No. 56, 55, 94
Position	Linebacker
Personal information
Born	(1973-05-11) May 11, 1973 (age 52) Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight	258 lb (117 kg)
Career information
High school	William M. Raines (Jacksonville, Florida)
College	Clemson
NFL draft	1996: 2nd round, 50th overall pick
Career history
San Diego Chargers (1996–1997) Arizona Cardinals (1998–1999) Indianapolis Colts (2000)*[1] Memphis Maniax (2001)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Tackles 100 Sacks 2.0 Forced fumbles 1 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Biography

Sapp was selected in the second round of the 1996 NFL draft with the 50th overall pick.^[2] Sapp played for the San Diego Chargers and Arizona Cardinals. He played for the San Diego Chargers from 1996 to 1997, and was traded to the Arizona Cardinals along with Eric Metcalf, the Chargers 1st (#3 overall) and 2nd round picks in 1998 and the Chargers 1st round pick in 1999 for the Cardinals 1st round pick in 1998 (#2 overall). The Chargers drafted with that pick Ryan Leaf. Sapp was the starting quarterback for the Clemson Tigers football team, before moving to linebacker.

Personal life

His son, Josh, is a tight end for Clemson.^[3]