Edward Joseph Sharkey (July 6, 1927 - December 13, 2015) was a National Football League (NFL) linebacker for the New York Yanks, Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Colts, Philadelphia Eagles, and the San Francisco 49ers.

After graduating from DeSoto County High School, Sharkey attended Duke University on scholarship, starting at center as a true freshman.

Upon the conclusion of his collegiate career, the New York Yankees of the All-America Football Conference signed Sharkey to a contract.

Sharkey departed the Yankees in 1951 to join the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War.

[2] After serving in the Korean War, Sharkey resumed his football career with the Cleveland Browns beginning in 1952 where he spent one season.