Madre Harper
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Harper with the New York Giants in 2020
Birmingham Stallions
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1997-10-13) October 13, 1997 (age 26)
Irving, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:196 lb (89 kg)
Career information
High school:Lamar
(Arlington, Texas)
College:Oklahoma State (2016–2017)
Southern Illinois (2018–2019)
Undrafted:2020
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics
Games played:9
Tackles:4
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Madre Madison Harper (born October 13, 1997) is an American football cornerback for the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League (UFL). He was signed by the Las Vegas Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2020 following his college football career with the Southern Illinois Salukis.

Professional career

Las Vegas Raiders

Harper signed with the Las Vegas Raiders as an undrafted free agent following the 2020 NFL Draft on May 5, 2020.[1] He was waived during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020,[2] and signed to the team's practice squad the next day.[3] He was elevated to the active roster on September 26 for the team's week 3 game against the New England Patriots,[4] but was ruled inactive for the game,[5] and reverted to the practice squad on September 28.[6] He terminated his practice squad contract with the Raiders on September 29 in order to sign with the New York Giants.[7]

New York Giants

Harper signed to the New York Giants' active roster on October 1, 2020.[8] On December 11, 2020, Harper was placed on injured reserve.[9] On January 2, 2021, Harper was activated off of injured reserve.He was released on August 31 [10] He signed a contract extension with the Giants on January 4, 2021.[11]

On August 31, 2021, Harper was waived by the Giants.[12]

Las Vegas Raiders (second stint)

On September 2, 2021, Harper was signed to the Las Vegas Raiders practice squad.[13] He was released on September 15.[14]

Carolina Panthers

On September 28, 2021, Harper was signed to the Carolina Panthers practice squad.[15] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Panthers on January 10, 2022.[16]

On August 30, 2022, Harper was waived by the Panthers and signed to the practice squad the next day.[17][18]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On January 11, 2023, Harper signed a reserve/future contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers.[19] On August 26, 2023, Harper was released.[20]

Birmingham Stallions

On October 5, 2023, Harper signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the United States Football League.[21] He was selected by the Stallions in the sixth round of the Super Draft portion during the 2024 UFL dispersal draft.[22]

References

  1. ^ "Raiders announce undrafted free agent signings". Raiders.com. May 5, 2020. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  2. ^ "Raiders announce transactions for initial 53-man roster". Raiders.com. September 5, 2020. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  3. ^ "Raiders announce practice squad additions". Raiders.com. September 6, 2020. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  4. ^ @Raiders (September 26, 2020). "We have activated LB Kyle Emanuel and CB Madre Harper from the practice squad" (Tweet). Retrieved October 7, 2020 – via Twitter.
  5. ^ "Las Vegas Raiders Week 3 Inactives vs. New England Patriots". Raiders.com. September 27, 2020. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  6. ^ @agalaviz_TheBee (September 28, 2020). "#Raiders revert LB Kyle Emanuel and CB Madre Harper to the practice squad. The team signed WR Robert Davis to the practice squad. He was drafted by The Washington Football Team in the sixth round of the 2017 NFL draft" (Tweet). Retrieved October 7, 2020 – via Twitter.
  7. ^ "RB Alfred Morris, QB Clayton Thorson added to practice squad; DB Madre Harper intends to sign". Giants.com. September 29, 2020. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  8. ^ Eisen, Michael (October 1, 2020). "Giants sign rookie cornerback Madre Harper". Giants.com. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  9. ^ Benton, Dan (December 11, 2020). "Giants place Madre Harper on IR, sign Montre Hartage". USAToday.com. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
  10. ^ Eisen, Michael (January 2, 2021). "LB Kyler Fackrell & DB Madre Harper activated, FB Eli Penny to IR among roster moves". Giants.com. Archived from the original on January 28, 2021. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
  11. ^ Eisen, Michael (January 4, 2021). "Giants sign 2 free agents to renegotiated contracts; 13 players to reserve/future contracts". Giants.com. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
  12. ^ Eisen, Michael (September 1, 2021). "New York Giants announce 53-man roster". Giants.com.
  13. ^ "Raiders announce practice squad additions". Raiders.com. September 2, 2021.
  14. ^ "Raiders sign free agents Damion Square, Jordan Simmons". Raiders.com. September 15, 2021.
  15. ^ "Panthers place safety Juston Burris on injured reserve". Panthers.com. September 28, 2021.
  16. ^ Gantt, Darin (January 10, 2022). "Panthers sign 10, including quarterback P.J. Walker". Panthers.com.
  17. ^ "Panthers make transactions to get to initial 53-man roster". Panthers.com. August 30, 2022.
  18. ^ "Panthers add 14 to practice squad". Panthers.com. August 31, 2022.
  19. ^ "Steelers sign four to Reserve/Future contracts". Steelers.com. January 11, 2023.
  20. ^ "Steelers make initial roster cuts". www.steelers.com. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
  21. ^ Lane, Jeremiah (2023-10-06). "Birmingham Stallions Sign Free Agent Cornerback Madre Harper". USFL Newsroom. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
  22. ^ Rachuk, Stephan (2024-01-15). "2024 United Football League (UFL) Super Draft Tracker". Pro Football Newsroom. Retrieved 2024-01-15.

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