University of Massachusets Athletics
Tajae Sharpe Selected By Tennessee Titans
April 30, 2016 | Football
AMHERST, Mass. -- University of Massachusetts football's Tajae Sharpe was the 140th pick in the fifth round of the 2016 NFL Draft on Saturday. The 2015 Walter Camp All-American and first-team All-Mid-American Conference honoree was selected by the Tennessee Titans.
As the 140th pick in the fifth round, Sharpe is UMass' highest pick since offensive lineman Vladimir Ducasse in 2010 (second round, 61st pick). Sharpe, Massachusetts' first All-American since 2011, also earned fourth-team All-America honors from Phil Steele in December.
The Piscataway, N.J., native set Massachusetts records for single-game receptions (15) vs. Florida International on Oct. 3, single-season receptions (111), career receptions (277) and career receiving yards (3,486). A two-time first-team All-MAC honoree, at the conclusion of the 2015 season, Sharpe led the nation in receptions per game (9.3) and total receptions (111). Also among FBS players, he was No. 6 in receiving yards per game with 109.9 and No. 12 in total yards with 1,319.
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