Topic: Justin Harper

Justin Harper (born February 24, 1985 in Catawba, North Carolina) is a wide receiver in the National Football League. Justin played college football at Virginia Tech. Harper is currently on the practice squad of the Baltimore Ravens as of September 9th, 2010.

Harper played football at Bandys High School, where he led his team to the state championship game as a senior, playing both wide receiver and defensive back. He was recruited by Winthrop University to play basketball, but decided late in his senior season to try and become a division I football player. After graduating, he attended Hargrave Military Academy. He then was recruited by Virginia Tech.

Harper appeared in 51 games during his four-year career at Virginia Tech, finishing with 83 catches for 1,338 yards, a 16.1 per-catch average, and nine touchdowns. Harper's best game probably came in his final collegiate contest when he caught four passes for 64 yards (including a 20-yard touchdown), and scored on an 84-yard punt return in the 2008 Orange Bowl against the University of Kansas.