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<h2>Early Life and High School Career</h2>
<p>Warren Sapp was born in Orlando, Florida, and raised in Plymouth by his single mother. He attended Apopka High School in Apopka, Florida, where he excelled as a multi-sport athlete. In football, he played various positions including punter, placekicker, tight end, and linebacker. Sapp set school records for tackles, sacks, and the longest field goal. He was recognized as the outstanding football player at the school by the late 1980s.</p>

<p>In addition to football, Sapp was a standout <a href="/biography/warren-sapp">baseball player</a>, playing third base and hitting a school-record 24 home runs during his junior year for the Blue Darters. In one memorable high school football game against Dr. Phillips High School, Sapp delivered a hit that concussed future Major League Baseball <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Damon">star</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Damon">Johnny Damon</a>.</p>

<h2>College Football Career at the University of Miami</h2>
<p>Sapp played college football at the University of Miami, where he gained national attention for his performance. He was a consensus All-American and won several prestigious awards, including the Lombardi Award, the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, and the Bill Willis Trophy. Sapp’s dominant defensive play helped solidify his status as one of the top college prospects in the country.</p>

<h2>NFL Career with Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Oakland Raiders</h2>
<p>In the 1995 NFL Draft, Warren Sapp was selected 12th overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Over nine seasons with the Buccaneers, he earned seven Pro Bowl selections and was instrumental in helping the team win Super Bowl XXXVII in 2002. He recorded 77 sacks in his time with Tampa Bay, second only to Hall of Famer <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Roy_Selmon">Lee Roy Selmon</a> in franchise history.</p>

<p>Sapp joined the Oakland Raiders in 2004 and played for them until his retirement in 2007. Over his 13-season NFL career, he amassed 96.5 sacks, including playoff games. This ranks him among the top career sack leaders for defensive tackles and places him 28th overall among all defensive linemen at the time of his retirement.</p>

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<h2>Playing Style and Controversies</h2>
<p>Known for his aggressive playing style, Sapp was both admired for his effectiveness on the field and criticized for his intensity. His confrontational demeanor occasionally led to league fines and disciplinary actions. Notably, he was ejected from a game for unsportsmanlike conduct due to his verbal outbursts, both on and off the field. Despite this, his performance and leadership were key components of his teams’ defensive success.</p>

<h2>Pro Football Hall of Fame and Legacy</h2>
<p>In his first year of eligibility, Sapp was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2013. Later that year, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers honored him by inducting him into the Buccaneers Ring of Honor and retiring his number 99 jersey. He was the second <a href="/biography/warren-sapp">player</a> in franchise history to receive this honor, following <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Roy_Selmon">Lee Roy Selmon</a>.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Media Appearances</h2>
<p>Warren Sapp was married to Jamiko Vaughn, and they have two children: a daughter named Mercedes and a son named <a href="/biography/warren-sapp">Warren Carlos</a>. As of recent estimates, his net worth stands at approximately $1 million. Over the years, Sapp has made appearances in film and television, including roles in <em>Our Family Wedding</em>, <em>Inside the NFL</em>, <em>Dancing with the Stars</em>, <em>NFL Total Access</em>, and <em>Thursday Night Football</em>.</p>

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