Scott Scharff

Scott Scharff (born February 7, 1982 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin) is a former American football defensive lineman. 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, Scharff majored in Sociology with a concentration in Business, Organizations, and Economics and also a minor in Public Policy.

New Orleans Saints
Was obtained off waivers from the San Francisco 49ers. He was placed on the practice squad for the majority of the 2006-2007 season. On November 29th, 2006 was elevated to the 53-man active roster for week 12 vs the San Francisco 49ers. Suffered a season ending knee injury (ACL, MCL, Meniscus) during practice later that same day. Underwent reconstructive surgery and was placed on the injured reserve for the remainder of the season. After spending the off-season rehabilitating the injury, Scharff was re-signed to the team for the 2007-2008 season. He was released by the Saints at the end of training camp.

San Francisco 49ers
Signed as an undrafted free agent following the 2005 NFL Draft choosing the San Francisco 49ers over offers from 5 other teams. After training camp was placed on the practice squad for the 2005-2006 season. Allocated to NFL Europe during the off-season. Upon his return, Scharff spent the 2006-2007 training camp with the 49ers. Scharff was waived at the conclusion of training camp and promptly signed by the New Orleans Saints.

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. Led the league in QB sacks with six. Named First Team All-NFL Europe for his performance during the 2006 season.

College
Scharff played college football at Stanford. Scharff was a fifth-year senior for the Cardinal after redshirting his freshman year. He was a three time letter winner.

2004
Started 11 games and lettered for the third season. He tallied 23 tackles, 11 of which were solo. He finished with 1 sack on the season and 4 passes deflected.

2003
Was a backup defensive tackle who played in 10 of 11 games and lettered for the second-consecutive season. He provided the Cardinal with a quality defensive tackle coming off the bench. Scharff had eight tackles, two fumble recoveries and one blocked kick. He blocked a field goal attempt by Cal in The Big Game. He had two tackles and a fumble recovery vs. Washington. Missed one game (Oregon, 10/25) due to a torn ACL. Scharff played the final five games of the season with the injury, and underwent arthroscopic ACL surgery following the season.

2002
Earned his first varsity letter as a backup defensive tackle. He played in all 11 games and started one game against Arizona State. Scharff accounted for nine total tackles, including five solos, 0.5 tackles for loss and 0.5 sacks. He dad three tackles vs. San Jose State and two each against Arizona State, Washington State and UCLA.

2001
Appeared in three games as a reserve defensive lineman - vs. Arizona State, vs. UCLA and at Arizona. He recorded an assisted tackle in Stanford's 51-28 victory over Arizona State on Sept. 22.

2000
Redshirted the campaign as a true freshman.

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, first-team all-conference and all-region, and was one of the top defensive lineman in the nation. Finished senior year with 15 sacks and 29 tackles for loss. He also participated in power-lifting. Placed first in his weight class in the state power-lifting championship.