Bauer Sharp Explained

Bauer Sharp is an American college football tight end for the Oklahoma Sooners. He previously played for the Southeastern Louisiana Lions.

Early life

Sharp and grew up in Dothan, Alabama and initially attended Northside Methodist Academy, where he played quarterback. After his sophomore year he transferred to Dothan High School.^[1] Sharp passed for 1,082 yards and eight touchdowns as a senior.^[2] He committed to play college football at Southeastern Louisiana.^[3]

College career

Sharp redshirted his true freshman season with the Southeastern Louisiana Lions.^[4] He caught 11 passes for 78 yards and one touchdown while also rushing ten times for 83 yards at quarterback in the wildcat formation.^[5] Sharp was named first team All-Southland Conference as a redshirt sophomore after catching 29 passes for 288 yards and three touchdowns and rushing for 133 yards and five touchdowns on 25 carries.^[6] Following the end of the season, he entered the NCAA transfer portal.^[7]

Bauer transferred to Oklahoma.^[8] He entered his first season with the Sooners as the team's starting tight end.^[9]

External links

• Southeastern Louisiana Lions bio
• Oklahoma Sooners bio

Notes and References

1. Web site: Coaches Day notebook: Bauer Sharp leaves NMA to vie for Dothan High QB slot. David. Mundee. Dothan Eagle. July 26, 2019. September 3, 2024.
2. Web site: Early Football Signing day: Dothan’s Sharp and Folmar both sign to division one schools. Michael. Rinker. WDHN.com. December 16, 2020. September 3, 2024.
3. Web site: Dothan Wolves' Jayden Folmar to Rice, Bauer Sharp to Southeastern La.. David. Mundee. Dothan Eagle. December 16, 2020. September 3, 2024.
4. Web site: Kentucky is reportedly showing interest in FCS TE Bauer Sharp. Adam. Luckett. On3.com. December 8, 2023. September 3, 2024.
5. Web site: Tough Blocking or Dynamic Receiving, Oklahoma TE Bauer Sharp Can Do It All. John E.. Hoover. SI.com. August 22, 2024. September 3, 2024.
6. Web site: Bauer Sharp's first season at Oklahoma fueled by underdog mentality. Jesse. Crittenden. Rivals.com. August 21, 2024. September 3, 2024.
7. Web site: Former Dothan star Bauer Sharp weighing offers from Power 5 schools. Jon. Johnson. Dothan Eagle. December 11, 2023. September 3, 2024.
8. Web site: TE Bauer Sharp commits to OU, bolstering thin position. Tulsa World. December 18, 2023. September 3, 2024.
9. Web site: 'That's real': Tight end Bauer Sharp makes emotional, impactful Oklahoma debut. Tom. Green. 247Sports.com. September 2, 2024. September 3, 2024.