Name: Anthony Harper
School: Grand View University
Position: DB
Height: 5-10
Weight: 205
Q: What goals did you set and/or accomplish in your final collegiate season?
Goals I set before coming to Grand View University were to win the conference and get to the NAIA National Football Championship when I first came to Grand View University. Every year I attended Grand View University, and we took home conference titles. We finished second in the NAIA National Championship in 2021.
Q: What would your coaches and teammates say about the type of player you are?
My coaches and teammates would say I am a great teammate to have around and an outstanding worker on and off the field. Also, they would say I am a competitive type of player.
Q: When you are studying film, what are the things you focus on to improve your game?
When I am studying film, things I focus on to improve my game are looking at how each wide receiver gets off the ball and how they run their routes. Also, look at the offensive line’s pass and run blocking. I like to study different team formations to have a better IQ of what’s going on on each play and where I need to be.
Q: What separates you from the other pro prospects at your position?
My IQ for different formations and offensive schemes distinguishes me from other pro prospects at my position. Also, my ability to track down the ball and being a headhunter. Being smart and having a football IQ are the two biggest things you have to have to be able to play safety, period.
Q: What is your offseason plan to train and prepare for professional opportunities?
My offseason plan to train and prepare for professional opportunities is to train at a training facility, working on my speed and DB skills to perform well at my pro day or scouting combine.
Q: What kind of strengths and abilities will you bring to a team that will stand out both on and off the field?
My humbleness and good character, which I will bring to the team, will stand out both on and off the field. My IQ and intelligence will ultimately stand out also on and off the field for any opportunity I get.
Q: What is your final pitch to the NFL and any other pro leagues?
My final pitch to the NFL and any other professional leagues is chances makes unbelievable opportunities for athletes. I just want to play football and have an opportunity to perform my football skills to win football games. A kid from Racine just trying to make his dreams come to reality.