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). Harper started his professional career in 2020. He was signed by the Las Vegas Raiders after playing college football for the Southern Illinois Salukis.
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Madre Harper's Football Journey
Madre Harper has played for several teams during his professional football career. He started with the Las Vegas Raiders. Then he played for the New York Giants, Carolina Panthers, and Pittsburgh Steelers. Currently, he is a key player for the Birmingham Stallions.
Playing for the Las Vegas Raiders (First Time)
Harper joined the Las Vegas Raiders in 2020. He was not chosen in the main draft, but the Raiders signed him as a free agent. He was part of their practice squad, which is like a training team. Players on the practice squad can be called up to play in games. Harper was briefly on the main team for a game in September 2020.
Time with the New York Giants
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In October 2020, Harper moved to the New York Giants. He joined their main roster. He played for the Giants during the 2020 season. In December 2020, he was placed on injured reserve. This means he could not play due to an injury. He returned to play in January 2021. Harper left the Giants in August 2021.
Back with the Las Vegas Raiders (Second Time)
Harper returned to the Las Vegas Raiders in September 2021. He was signed to their practice squad again. However, he was released from the team later that month.
Joining the Carolina Panthers
In September 2021, Harper signed with the Carolina Panthers. He joined their practice squad. He signed a longer contract with the Panthers in January 2022. He stayed with the Panthers through the 2022 season. In August 2022, he was waived but then rejoined their practice squad.
With the Pittsburgh Steelers
Harper signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers in January 2023. This was a "reserve/future" contract. It meant he would be part of the team for the upcoming season. He was released by the Steelers in August 2023.
Playing for the Birmingham Stallions
In October 2023, Harper joined the Birmingham Stallions. This team was part of the United States Football League (USFL). The USFL later merged with another league to form the UFL. Harper was chosen by the Stallions in a special draft for the new UFL. He re-signed with the team in August 2024. In May 2025, Harper was placed on injured reserve. He is a UFL champion, winning the title in 2024 with the Stallions.
