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Deveron Harper #28


Deveron Harper at the Claymores Fan Open Day
Deveron Harper hails from Orangeburg, South Carolina. He led the Notre Dame Fighting Irish with four picks his senior season, one of them returned for a touchdown. Deveron started games in the secondary as early as his Freshman year, he became a fixture on the field.

His exceptional play that season brought national attention, as he was ranked 10th nationally among cornerbacks by Lindy's. "I've always tried to be a leader," he said. "As far as keeping my teammates' heads in the game".

Notre Dame teammate Albert Poree said of Harper, "He's been like a mentor to me. I watch him in practice, looking at how he moves and turns. I talk to him and he gives me advice, for both on and off the field."

As well as playing defense at high school, Deveron also played wide receiver amassing 142 receptions during his career. His brother is Dwayne Harper, who played cornerback for the San Diego Chargers.

The last time TouchdownClaymores.com picked a defensive back, he won the League Defensive MVP award (Duane Hawthorne in 2000). Deveron will make it 2 for 2!

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    Week 1
    vs Berlin
    6th April
    62 - 31 W    		Defense: 1 tackle; 1 pass defense, 1 force fumble

    Deveron forced the fumble which changed the momentum firmly towards the Claymores. DE Robert Flickinger recovered the ball giving the offense the chance to solidify their lead. Deveron was assisting Jermaine Chatman on a tackle and was able to punch the ball loose
    Week 2
    vs Frankfurt
    13th April
    17 - 13 L    		Defense: 2 tackles; 1 pass defense

    Another solid game from Deveron this week saw him add another 2 tackles to his tally. Good in coverage all day Deveron stuck to his task well and hopefully we'll see him get the chance at a pick or two before the seasons done.
    Week 3
    @ Rhein
    19th April
    34 - 17 L    		Defense: 5 tackles

    A quiet game for Deveron with regards to defending the pass but a few good tackles to help stop the run brings his tackle count for the season up to 8.    		 
    Week 4
    @ Berlin
    27th April
    34 - 17 W    		Defense:

    Moved to starting Free Safety for this game but no stats to report although he looked to be involved on a good number of plays
    Week 5
    vs Barcelona
    4th May
    10 - 17 L    		Defense: 2 tackles

    Deveron recorded a individual tackle and a combined tackle this week. Opposition QB's seem reluctant to throw towards him
    Week 6
    @ Frankfurt
    10th May
    27 - 33 L OT    		Defense: 5 Tackles

    Matched his season high performance with 5 tackles which lifts him to 15 tackles on the season
    Week 7
    vs Rhein
    18th May
    33 - 0 W    		Defense: 1 pick, 3 tackles, 2 pass defended

    Good week all round! Plenty of tackles and a pick. Opposing QB's are remembering why they don't throw towards him
    Week 8
    @ Amsterdam
    24th May
    31 - 24 W    		Defense: 1 pick, 6 tackles, 1 pass defended

    Deveron lead the team in tackles and came up with his second pick of the year
    Week 9
    @ Barcelona
    31st May
    45 - 7 W    		Defense: 2 tackles, 1 pass defended

    Not as many stats but a presence on the field
    Week 10
    vs Amsterdam
    8th June
    31 - 14 W    		Defense: 2 tackles, 2 passes defended

    Deveron was, as ever thrown away from so didn't get much chance to put up big numbers. His coverage skills were excellent through


    So who's this Harper bloke and what's he done? Here's his bio:

    Number: 28
    Position: Defensive Back
    Date of Birth: November 15, 1977
    Height: 5-11/1.80
    Weight: 187/85
    College: Notre Dame
    How Acquired: FA 2003 - Draft 2


    Deveron Harper meets the TouchdownClaymores.com team
    PRO CAREER: Selected by the Scottish Claymores in the second round of the 2003 NFL Europe Free Agent Draft… Originally signed by the Carolina Panthers as a rookie free agent on April 25, 2000… Played in all 16 of the Panthers' games as a rookie in 2000, primarily on special teams, and recorded 5 special teams tackles… Played in eight games in 2001, making his only career start to date on December 9, 2001 at Buffalo… Tallied 4 tackles on defense and 4 more on special teams in 2001… Hamstring injury caused him to miss eight games in 2001… Was waived by Carolina on August 1, 2002.

    COLLEGE: Was a three-year starter at Notre Dame, tallying 174 career tackles with 4 interceptions, 12 passes defensed, 3 sacks and 4 forced fumbles… Started all 12 games for the Fighting Irish as a senior, recording 4 interceptions, 1 of which he returned for a touchdown, and 59 tackles… Registered 48 tackles, 3 sacks and 4 forced fumbles from his starting free safety position as a junior in 1998… Had 60 tackles as a sophomore… Totaled 7 tackles and started one game as a freshman.

    PERSONAL: Played both sides of the ball at Wilkinson High School in his hometown of Orangeburg, South Carolina… Caught 142 passes for 1,875 yards and also recorded 7 interceptions… Is the younger brother of former San Diego Chargers cornerback Dwayne Harper…Graduated with a degree in Marketing. Nicknamed Chilly D. . . enjoys working in the community away from football.