'08 KS WR/ATH Chris Harper (Oregon Verbal)

[irishunclebill]

Chris Harper - WR/ATH(6'2"/231lbs)
Northwest HS (Wichita, KS)

Schools of Interest
Kansas State
Missouri
Nebraska
Notre Dame
Oklahoma State
Texas A&M
California
Kansas

Combine
Forty: 4.45
Bench Reps:
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Star Ratings
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Rankings & Accolades
Ranked #130 on the ESPN 150 as of 5/17/2007
Rivals #26 ATH
Rivals 250

Statistics
2006-
2007- N/A

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[irishunclebill]

[irishunclebill]

In what would be the first ND offer in quite a while, Rivals is listing ATH Chris Harper as having an ND offer. No other site as of yet has confirmed this offer.

Harper was an attendee at the Potential College Player Day yesterday at Arthur Brown’s school, Wichita East High School. This combine was attended by Pete Carroll, Bob Stoops, Dan Hawkins, Urban Meyer, and Mark Mangino, among others.

They were mostly there to see the Brown brothers, but apparently Harper was the second most impressive Junior athlete there after Arthur Brown. Harper is primarily a RB in High School, but he worked out as a QB and WR at the combine. Some of the coaches commented that Harper was even more physically impressive than Brown, and his athletic versatility led to talk that he was capable of playing Safety, LB, and possibly even DE, (in ND’s case an OLB in the 3-4) in addition to RB, QB, and WR. Scout’s 3 star rating is likely to change after this event. Harper is already on the ESPN 150 Watch List at #130.

If the ND offer is confirmed, then all of the schools listed above have offered Harper. Rivals has K-State listed with “High Interest”, but given the high profile coaches that were in attendance at this combine, and the glowing reports on Harper, look for Harper to now expand his horizons beyond the state of Kansas. If it is true that ND has offered, the Cockwad and the Poodle can not be far behind, as well as Meechigan.

[seniorle]

great info IUB, I'm glad your always on top of things.

What position do you think CW has in mind for him? He's got LB size and he looks awful mean in that first pic, perfect to play LB. He's got some serious speed too if that 40 time is correct. I'm guessing he's gonna blow up as a recruit

[irishunclebill]

I have to think OLB. Harper is similar in size to Darius Fleming, only faster. Both Harper & Fleming will probably add another 20-25 lbs. to their frame before college without affecting their speed or quickness. Harper could also easily play Safety, but with his physical stature, IMO it would be a waste of his talents. If he is as good as these guys were saying after yesterday, I can't even imagine what a set of book end OLB's Fleming and Harper could be in the 3-4. There I go dreaming again.

[seniorle]

sweet dream IUB, sweet dreams

I wouldn't mind seeing our LB class finish out w/ any 2 of the combo of Harper, Sabino, Sweat, or Filer. All seem very impressive but my preference is still Filer and Sabino just for the recruiting connections.

[irishunclebill]

Originally Posted by seniorle

sweet dream IUB, sweet dreams

I wouldn't mind seeing our LB class finish out w/ any 2 of the combo of Harper, Sabino, Sweat, or Filer. All seem very impressive but my preference is still Filer and Sabino just for the recruiting connections.

I agree, Filer & Sabino would be a great wind-up to the LB class. Harper, if he is offered, is probably going to be a tough sell for ND anyway, and if by some chance he did end up here, and the LB slots were full, this kid's apparent versatility and athleticism would allow him to play just about anywhere with the exception of the OL & NG/DT.

Ah, but not to try to throw a fly in the ointment, love those cliches, what happens with Filer especially & Sabino, if Sweat really does end up at ND.

You know, somebody's friend's Uncle's best friend is a friend of an assistant coach at a school where Sweat was at yesterday, and they said he was wearing an ND hat. OOOH!!, he's ours for sure now. Don't you just love those 4th hand twice removed posts with meaningless info.