5 best late round gems in NFL Draft history

#3 - Shannon Sharpe, Denver Broncos (1990)

Hall of Fame tight end Shannon Sharpe

Shannon Sharpe was selected by the Denver Broncos with the 192nd pick in the 7th round of the 1990 Draft.

He accumulated more than ten thousand receiving yards in his career. Sharpe was also selected to eight Pro Bowls and won three Super Bowls on his way to the Hall of Fame.

#4 - Roger Staubach, Dallas Cowboys (1964)

Hall of Fame quarterback Roger Staubach

Roger Staubach was the driving force behind the Dallas Cowboys dynasty in the 1970s, during which the team won two Super Bowls. Staubach was named the MVP of their 1972 Super Bowl victory.

Staubach ended his legendary career with a total of 22,700 passing and recorded 153 touchdowns as well.

He was selected by the Cowboys with the 129th pick in the 10th round of the 1964 NFL Draft.

#5 - Richard Sherman, Seattle Seahawks (2011)

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman

Richard Sherman is one of the best defensive backs of his generation. He was a key piece of the great Legion of Boom defense for the Seattle Seahawks. Sherman helped lead Seattle to a Super Bowl victory in 2014.

He was selected by the Seahawks with the 154th pick in the 5th round of the 2011 NFL Draft.