Karson Sharar is an American college football tight end and 2026 NFL Draft prospect who has emerged as one of the most productive pass-catching tight ends in the Big Ten while playing for the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers. A product of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, Sharar attended Hempfield Area High School where he was a well-regarded recruit with a combination of size, athleticism, and receiving ability that drew attention from Power Five programs. At Minnesota he developed into a reliable offensive weapon, particularly in his junior and senior seasons, showcasing strong hands, route running, and the ability to make contested catches in critical situations. Across his college career he totaled impressive receiving numbers for a tight end, becoming a focal point of the Gophers’ passing game and earning All-Big Ten honors from coaches and media for his performance.
Measuring around 6-4 and 245 pounds, Sharar blends prototypical size for the tight end position with surprising agility and ability to separate from defenders at the intermediate levels of the field. In addition to his receiving prowess, he has steadily improved as a blocker in the run game, adding value as a versatile offensive contributor. His combination of production, size, and football instincts has put him on the radar of NFL scouts as a potential mid-round selection, with many evaluators noting his upside as a modern tight end capable of contributing both in the passing game and as a multi-phase blocker at the next level.
