Jabaal Sheard

Cleveland Browns 37th pick

DE ·

Pittsburgh · 2011–2021

145

Games

274

Solo Tackles

Sacks

Jabaal Sheard is a former defensive end out of Pittsburgh, selected by the Cleveland Browns with the 37th overall pick (round 2) in the 2011 NFL Draft. He played 145 regular-season games from 2011 to 2021, with the Cleveland Browns, New England Patriots, Indianapolis Colts, New York Giants and Miami Dolphins.

Draft Details

Year

2011

Round

Round 2

Pick

37th overall

Team

Cleveland Browns

Position

College

Pittsburgh

Jabaal Sheard Career Stats

Primary starter for 7 seasons.
Ranks 8th in the 2011 draft class in sacks (53).

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	PD	FF
2011	CLE	16	39	15	0	8.5	9	2	5
2012	CLE	16	35	17	9	7	10	3	1
2013	CLE	13	16	17	5	5.5	9	4	1
2014	CLE	15	22	19	3	2	6	3	0
2015	NE	13	26	9	9	8	12	2	4
2016	NE	12	18	13	7	5	10	4	0
2017	IND	15	37	15	8	5.5	14	3	2
2018	IND	16	29	13	13	5.5	13	4	0
2019	IND	12	17	5	5	4.5	9	2	0
2020	NYG	8	9	9	2	1.5	6	1	1
2021	MIA	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0
Career		137	248	133	61	53	98	28	14

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

6-3

Weight

264 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.68s

Vertical Jump

31"

Broad Jump

115"

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