Name Cullen Harper Positions Quarterback College: Clemson Education Clemson University | Weight 104 kg Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Role American football player | |
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Date of birth: (1986-10-01) October 1, 1986 (age 29) NFL draft: 2009 / Round: {{{draftround}}} / Pick: {{{draftpick}}} | ||
Place of birth: Alpharetta, Georgia High school: Canton (GA) Sequoyah | ||
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Cullen Harper II (born October 1, 1986 in Alpharetta, Georgia) is a former American football quarterback. He was drafted in the 2009 NFL Draft and signed with the Buffalo Bills for their minicamp. He played college football at Clemson.
Cullen Harper grew up in Alpharetta, GA and attended Sequoyah High School. He was a two year starter at QB for the Chiefs. He earned scholarship offers from Clemson, South Carolina, Auburn, Ole Miss & Duke amongst other schools in the south east. Harper committed to Clemson in 2003 the summer before his senior year of high school. Harperhe was selected to play in the North-South Georgia All-Star Game despite missing most of the season with a broken collarbone.
Harpers career began at Clemson in 2004. He red-shirted the 2004 season while learning behind current NFL QB Charlie Whitehurst.
In 2005 & 2006, Harper was back up QB.
In 2007, Harper began his run as a two year starter at Clemson. He broke 28 school records while passing for 3,000 yards and throwing 27 touchdowns to just 6 interceptions. He was named 2nd Team All-ACC behind Matt Ryan. Harper was the recipient of the Banks McFadden award, which goes to the top player in the state of South Carolina.
In 2008 Harper was voted Preseason ACC Player of the Year and 1st Team All-ACC. Harper threw for over 2,600 yards and 13 touchdowns and lead the ACC in passing in just about all categories. The Clemson Tigers earned an invite to the Gator Bowl where they squared off against the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
In 2009 Harper played the Senior Bowl, the nations top all-star game, where he played QB for the south team. He was also an invitee and participant in the NFL Scouting Combine held in Indianopolis. Harper was invited to camp with the Buffalo Bills and saw limited action.
Cullen Harper is now married and living in Charleston, SC where he is attending dental school at MUSC.