Rod Harper

Rod Harper (born March 26, 1985 ) is an American former professional football wide receiver. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Green Bay Packers in 2008. He played college football at Murray State University.

Harper was also a member of the Arkansas Twisters, New Orleans Saints, Philadelphia Eagles, Spokane Shock, Saskatchewan Roughriders, San Jose SaberCats, Los Angeles KISS, and New Orleans VooDoo.

College career Harper attended Murray State University, where he led the team with 57 receptions for 779 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2007 and earned Second-team All-Ohio Valley Conference. He ranks third in university history in both career receiving yards (1,653) and touchdowns (20).

New Orleans Saints Harper joined the af2 following his release from the Packers, and was assigned to the Arkansas Twisters, where he debuted in 2009. On June 4, 2009, he signed a contract with the New Orleans Saints and was placed on the Twisters' "Other League Exempt" list.

Harper performed well in the Saints' 2009 preseason games, returning two punts for touchdowns, and he made the team's regular season roster. He was not active for any regular season games, however, and on October 16, 2009, the Saints placed him on their injured reserve list with a stress fracture in his left foot, effectively ending his 2009 season.

The Saints released Harper on August 24, 2010.

Philadelphia Eagles Harper was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad on September 22, 2010. He spent the rest of the season on the practice squad, and was re-signed to a future contract on January 10, 2011. He was waived during final cuts on September 2.

Spokane Shock Harper played the 2012 season with the Spokane Shock of the Arena Football League (AFL).

Saskatchewan Roughriders On April 19, 2013, it was announced Harper had signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League.

San Jose SaberCats On November 25, 2013, Harper was assigned to the San Jose SaberCats of the AFL.

Los Angeles KISS On March 5, 2015, Harper was assigned to the Los Angeles KISS.

Return to Spokane On March 14, 2015, Harper was traded to the Spokane Shock, in exchange for Ronnell Lewis.

New Orleans VooDoo On May 6, 2015, Harper was traded to the New Orleans VooDoo for future considerations. On July 21, 2015, Harper was placed on reassignment.