Madre Harper facts for kids
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Harper with the Birmingham Stallions in 2024
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| No. 36 – Birmingham Stallions | |||||
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||
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| Born: | October 13, 1997 Irving, Texas, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 196 lb (89 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Lamar (Arlington, Texas) |
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| College: | Oklahoma State (2016–2017) Southern Illinois (2018–2019) |
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| Undrafted: | 2020 | ||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||
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Madre Madison Harper (born October 13, 1997) is an American professional football player. He plays as a cornerback for the Birmingham Stallions. This team is part of the United Football League (UFL).
Madre Harper started his professional journey in 2020. He joined the Las Vegas Raiders after playing college football. He played for the Southern Illinois Salukis before turning pro.
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Madre Harper's Football Journey
Madre Harper has played for several teams during his professional career. He started with the Las Vegas Raiders. Then he moved to the New York Giants. After that, he played for the Carolina Panthers and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Currently, he is a champion with the Birmingham Stallions.
Starting with the Las Vegas Raiders
After the 2020 NFL draft, Madre Harper signed with the Las Vegas Raiders. This happened on May 5, 2020. He was an undrafted free agent, meaning no team picked him in the draft.
He was first part of the team's practice squad. A practice squad is where players train with the team. They can be called up to play in real games if needed. Harper was briefly moved to the main roster for a game. However, he did not play in that game.
Time with the New York Giants
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On October 1, 2020, Harper joined the New York Giants. He signed directly to their active roster. This meant he was part of the main team right away.
During his time with the Giants, he was placed on injured reserve. This happens when a player gets hurt and cannot play. He later recovered and was activated again. He signed a contract extension with the Giants in January 2021. However, he was released by the team in August 2021.
Back with the Raiders and Panthers
After leaving the Giants, Harper returned to the Las Vegas Raiders. He signed with their practice squad on September 2, 2021. But he was released just a few weeks later.
Then, on September 28, 2021, Harper joined the Carolina Panthers. He signed with their practice squad. He later signed a special contract with the Panthers for the next season. He was waived by the Panthers in August 2022. He then rejoined their practice squad.
Playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers
On January 11, 2023, Madre Harper signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He signed a reserve/future contract. This type of contract means a player is signed for the next season. However, he was released by the Steelers in August 2023.
Becoming a Champion with the Birmingham Stallions
Madre Harper found his new home with the Birmingham Stallions. He signed with them on October 5, 2023. The Stallions are part of the United States Football League (USFL).
He was also picked by the Stallions in a special draft for the new United Football League (UFL). The UFL was formed by combining the USFL and XFL. Harper re-signed with the Stallions in August 2024. He helped the team win the UFL championship in 2024. This is a big achievement in his career!
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Harper with the Birmingham Stallions in 2024
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Harper with the Giants in 2020
