Scott Scharff

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Scott Scharff (born February 7, 1982 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin) is an American football defensive lineman that is currently a free agent. He previously spent two and a half seasons with the San Francisco 49ers and the New Orleans Saints. He played college football at Stanford University. While at Stanford, Scott majored in Sociology with a concentration in Business, Organizations, and Economics and also a minor in Public Policy.

[edit] NFL Europe

Allocated to NFL Europe by the San Francisco 49ers on January 11, 2006 to the Hamburg Sea Devils. Started all 10 games at defensive end. Tied for first in NFLE with six sacks and was honored by being named to the 2006 All-NFL Europe team.

[edit] College

Played in 35 career games with the Cardinal…Valuable as both a reserve and starter along the defensive line…Started 11 games at defensive end senior season...Finished with 41 career tackles, one sack and two blocked kicks…Registered 23 tackles and a three-yard half sack senior season in 2004…Also recorded four passes defensed and one blocked kick in the season opener against San Jose State…Provided quality defense coming off the bench in 2003 as a junior…Played in 10-of-11 games and had eight tackles, two fumble recoveries and a blocked field goal…Played final five games of the season with a torn ACL…Earned first varsity letter as a reserve defensive tackle in 2002…Played in all 11 games with one start and accounted for nine stops and half sack…Appeared in three games in 2001 and made one tackle…Redshirted as a true freshman in 2000.

[edit] High School

He played football at Lincoln High School in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. He played as a defensive end. His senior year he was named a Bigger Faster Stronger Magazine All-American, USA Today honorable mention All-American, All-State, and Wisconsin Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Year. Finished senior year with 15 sacks…Also participated in power-lifting. Placed first in his weight class in the state power-lifting championship