John Harper

Height:
6-0
Weight:
170
Year:
Junior
Hometown:
McKeesport, Pa.
High School:
McKeesport
Position:
DB
Major:
General Studies

2021 Spring (Sophomore): Played in four games as a member of special teams and reserve defensive back...had a solo tackle at South Dakota State.

2019 (Redshirt Freshman): Appeared in all 12 games...recorded 17 total tackles, including one tackle for loss...had a season-high six tackles against Indiana State (three solos and three assists)...returned an interception for 43 yards against Samford in the season opener...16 of 17 tackles came in MVFC play...had three stops against Western Illinois and North Dakota State...had two stops against Samford and South Dakota State...earned his first letter.

2018 (Freshman): Redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played quarterback and free safety at McKeesport...also played running back during career...had more than 1,200 yards rushing as a senior...on defense was credited with 70 tackles...was an all-conference honoree...posted 428 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns to go with 37 tackles, nine passes breakups and two interceptions as a defensive back as a junior...in 2016, McKeesport reached the WPIAL Class 5A Championship Game...the Tigers finished the year 9-3...coach was Matt Miller...also played basketball and competed in track and field.

PERSONAL: Parents are Laureese and John Harper...has a brother and a sister...the 2021-22 recipient of the Dom's Ice House Scholarship endowment.