Austin Peay State University Athletics

College: Listed No. 1 at free safety entering fall... suffered a knee injury in 2009 season-opener against Newberry... had six tackles in the game, including four solo stops... will return to secondary after successful offseason rehab...In 2009, had strong spring practice in revamped defensive scheme...finished 13th in tackles in reserve role in 2008 at strong safety spot...collected season-best six tackles at Georgia Southern including four solo stops...also credited with forcing two fumbles in that game...still seeking first career interception...despite being reserve at safety, still finished 10th overall in tackles as freshman in 2007...stepped in for starter Jason Vanatta against Tennessee State to record 15 tackles...also had first career sack in contest while forcing a pair of fumbles...in subsequent game against UT Martin, had six tackles, including 1.5 tackles for loss...had second sack in as many weeks....also blocked kick during game...forced two fumbles during season... High School: Played free safety and running back for Robert Lasiter at Gallatin High School...earned All-State as junior and honorable mention All-State as senior...All Region 5-5A, all-county...team MVP offensive back and defensive back....Personal: Business administration management major...member of four-time member of Athletics Director's Honor Roll, including both semesters a year ago...son of Sam and Janet Harper...born Feb. 28, 1988...age 22.