 Harper in 2024 | |
| Oregon Ducks–No. 55 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Offensive lineman |
| Class | Senior |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | June 27, 2002 Chicago Heights, Illinois, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 325 lb (147 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College | Oregon (2020–present) |
| High school | Homewood-Flossmoor (Flossmoor, Illinois) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Marcus Harper II (born June 27, 2002) is an American football offensive lineman for the Oregon Ducks. [1]
Born and raised in Chicago Heights, Illinois. [2] Harper II attended Homewood-Flossmoor High School [3] where he first began to play tackle football. [4] Harper II received offers from universities including Nebraska, Duke, Indiana, Illinois, Louisville, Michigan State, Bowling Green, Temple, Boston College and Purdue. [5] In June 2019, Harper II announced his commitment to Oregon. [6] [7]
After speculation of leaving for the 2024 NFL Draft, Harper announced his return to Oregon football for the 2024 season in January 2024. [8]
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