Chris Harper
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Career Summary
Chris Harper is a Wichita, Kansas, native who played at Oregon and Kansas State before Seattle selected him in the 2013 NFL Draft.
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Early Life
Christopher Deon Harper was born in Wichita on September 10, 1989.
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High School
Harper began high-school football at Collegiate before transferring to Wichita Northwest. He played quarterback and helped Northwest win a Class 6A basketball championship as a sophomore.
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College Career
Harper moved from quarterback to receiver during his 2008 season at Oregon. After transferring to Kansas State and sitting out 2009, he played three seasons for the Wildcats. As a senior, he led the team with 58 catches for 857 yards and three touchdowns.
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Path to the NFL
Seattle drafted Harper in the fourth round in 2013, using the 123rd overall selection.
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NFL Career
Harper spent time on Seattle's practice squad before San Francisco signed him to its active roster in September 2013. He was inactive for the 49ers' first six games, then joined Green Bay on a waiver claim in October.
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Career Accomplishments
Harper earned second-team All-Big 12 honors from the conference coaches in 2012 and helped Kansas State win the conference championship.
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Playing Style
In August 2012, Kansas State receivers coach Michael Smith described Harper's progress beyond relying on athletic ability. His development included route-running, blocking and recognizing zone and man coverage.
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23995, 00-0030077, 1989-09-10, Chris Harper, Christopher, Harper
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