John Harper was drafted No. 102 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Southern Illinois. 13 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #102
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 13
- Career AV
- 110th at Southern Illinois
The pick
How John Harper came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
13 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 13
- Career approximate value
- 110th among Southern Illinois picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1100% of career value
- Final season
- 19830 years after the draft
Around pick 102
Who came off the board on either side of John Harper.
Miami
Clemson · 2× Pro Bowl
Tulane
Tennessee
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
John Harper in the 1983 NFL Draft
John Harper is a Linebacker out of Southern Illinois selected No. 102 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1983 NFL Draft. 13 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Southern Illinois has produced 12 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was John Harper drafted?
John Harper was selected No. 102 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/john-harper.
What college did John Harper play for?
John Harper played college football at Southern Illinois in the MVFC. See every Southern Illinois draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/southern-illinois-salukis.
How did John Harper's NFL career turn out?
13 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/john-harper.