Willie Harper
Willie Harper is a former linebacker out of Nebraska, selected by the San Francisco 49ers with the 41st overall pick (round 2) in the 1973 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the San Francisco 49ers, New Jersey Generals and Houston Gamblers.
Draft Details
Willie Harper Career Stats
- Super Bowl champion (XVI)
- 2× National champion (1970, 1971)
- 2× Consensus All-American (1971, 1972)
- 2× First-team All-Big Eight (1971, 1972)
- Second-team All-Big Eight (1970)
Career Totals
| Sacks | Interception yards | Games | Games Played |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 | 43 | 134 | 100 |
Career History
- San Francisco 49ers (1973–1983)
- New Jersey Generals (1984)
- Houston Gamblers (1985)
Born: Toledo, Ohio, U.S. · Height: 6-2 · Weight: 215 lb
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| Rd | Pick | Team | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | John Matuszak | DE | Tampa | |
| 1 | 2 | Bert Jones | QB | ||
| 1 | 3 | Jerry Sisemore | OT | ||
| 1 | 4 | John Hannah | OG | ||
| 1 | 5 | Dave Butz | DT | ||
| 1 | 6 | Charle Young | TE | ||
| 1 | 7 | Paul Seymour | TE | ||
| 1 | 8 | Wally Chambers | DE | Eastern Kentucky | |
| 1 | 9 | Otis Armstrong | RB | ||
| 1 | 10 | Joe Ehrmann | DT |
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