Jamie Harper


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Position: RB
Jersey #: 23
Date of Birth: September 11, 1989
Height / Weight: 5'11" / 233 lbs
Drafted: Round , Pick 130 in 2011 by TEN
First Team: TEN (2011)
Last Team: TEN (2012)

Running Back Stats

Year Team Games Rush Att Rush Yds Rush TDs Rec Targets Rec Yds Rec TDs Fumbles Fantasy
2012TEN6193031180022
2011TEN81744146320112

Career Summary

Jamie Harper was a Clemson running back selected by Tennessee in the 2011 NFL Draft.

Jamie Harper played running back at Clemson before Tennessee selected him in the fourth round of the 2011 NFL Draft.

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Early Life

Harper was from Jacksonville, Florida.

Clemson's 2008 signing-day roster listed Harper as a Jacksonville, Florida native.

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High School

Harper attended Trinity Christian Academy in Jacksonville.

Clemson listed Harper as a running back from Trinity Christian Academy in Jacksonville, Florida.

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College Career

Harper rushed for 1,311 yards and 12 touchdowns at Clemson.

Harper accumulated 1,311 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns on 311 carries during his Clemson career. In 2010, he ran for 760 yards before leaving school a year early for the NFL.

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Path to the NFL

Tennessee selected Harper 130th overall in the 2011 NFL Draft.

The Titans selected Harper with the 130th overall pick in the fourth round of the 2011 NFL Draft and signed him that July.

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NFL Career

Harper played for Tennessee in 2011 and 2012.

The Titans' all-time roster lists Harper at running back for the 2011 and 2012 seasons.

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Career Accomplishments

Harper scored his first NFL touchdown as a rookie.

Harper scored his first career NFL touchdown on a one-yard run in a 2011 game against Jacksonville.

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Playing Style

Harper was a power-oriented running back.

Tennessee described Harper as a power runner who could provide a change of pace behind Chris Johnson. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney called him disciplined and noted his ability to follow assignments and catch passes out of the backfield.

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Legacy

Harper returned to Clemson to complete his degree.

After turning professional following his junior season, Harper returned to Clemson and earned his degree in 2013.

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Post-Career

Harper completed his Clemson degree after beginning his NFL career.

Clemson reported that Harper returned to campus to receive his degree in 2013.

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