Josh Harper
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | December 1, 1991 San Jose California |
| Career information | |
| College: | Fresno State |
| Undrafted: | 2015 |
| Career history | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Josh Harper (born December 1, 1991) is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He played college football with Fresno State.
Early years
Harper attended St. Mary's High School in Stockton, California, where he played football, basketball and ran track. He played numerous positions including wide receiver, safety, running back, punt returner and kick returner for the St. Mary's Rams football team. He finished his high school career with 164 receptions for 2,669 yards and 28 receiving touchdowns.[1] In track & field, Harper competed as a sprinter, recording personal-best times of 12.04 seconds in the 100-meter dash and 24.22 seconds in the 200-meter dash.[2]
Harper was ranked by Rivals.com as a three-star recruit.[3] He was recruited by Cal, Arizona, Arizona State, Nevada, Oregon, Oregon State, Stanford, UCLA, Washington and Washington State.
College career
Harper was redshirted as a freshman at Fresno State University in 2010. As redshirt freshman in 2011, he played in 11 games with three starts and recorded 35 receptions for 497 yards and five touchdowns. As a sophomore in 2012, Harper played in only five games due to injuries.[4] He finished the season with 24 receptions for 333 yards and four touchdowns. As a junior in 2013, he had 79 receptions for 1,011 yards and 13 touchdowns in 11 games.[5] Harper entered his senior season in 2014 as a starter.[6]
Professional career
Harper went un-drafted in the 2015 NFL Draft but was signed soon after by the Oakland Raiders as a priority un-drafted free agent. The move brings him back on the same team as former Bulldogs teammate, quarterback Derek Carr.[7] On September 1, 2015, he was waived by the Raiders.[8]
Personal
His father, Willie Harper, played in the NFL as a outside linebacker.[9]
References
- ^ http://www.gobulldogs.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/josh_harper_716637.html
- ^ http://ca.milesplit.com/meets/54736/results/93374
- ^ Rivals.com
- ^ Injuries only thing slowing Harper
- ^ Fresno State football: Josh Harper healthy, ready to be difference-maker
- ^ College Football: Harper continues to shine for Fresno State
- ^ http://www.silverandblackpride.com/2015/5/2/8538075/undrafted-wr-josh-harper-reunites-with-derek-carr-on-oakland-raiders
- ^ Durkin, Jimmy (September 1, 2015). "Raiders place Watson on injured reserve". Santa Cruz Sentinel. Retrieved September 3, 2015.
- ^ Fresno State's Josh Harper, son of former NU great, hungry for Husker rematch