Sterling Bradford Shearer (born August 10, 1955) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive lineman for three seasons with the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL).
He played college football for the Texas Longhorns, earning unanimous All-American honors and recognition as the best college interior lineman in the country in 1977.
[3] He was a two-time All-Southwestern Conference selection in (1975, 1977),[4] As a senior team captain in 1977, he averaged ten tackles per game, led the Longhorns to a No.
[5] He was also awarded the Outland Trophy, recognizing him as the best interior lineman during the 1977 college football season.
[8] He did not play during the 1979 regular season,[8] and his pro career was later cut short by a knee injury.