Hall of Fame

Harper_HOF

Dwayne Harper

  • Class
  • Induction
    2019
  • Sport(s)
Dwayne Harper was one of the most productive defensive backs in Bulldogs history before embarking on a 12-year NFL career. His eight interceptions in 1987, at the time, tied the program single-season record, and he was a First Team All-MEAC honoree in 1986 and 1987. In addition, Harper was named Associated Press Div. I-AA All-American in 1987, and in 1988, he was drafted in the 11th round of the NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks. The 1998 South Carolina State Athletic Hall of Fame inductee – and member of South Carolina State’s Centennial Team – played for Seattle, San Diego and Detroit in his NFL career, in which he recorded 571 tackles, 24 interceptions, 10 forced fumbles and a touchdown.