Michael Harper was drafted No. 293 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1984 NFL Draft out of USC. 35 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #293
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1984
- NFL games
- 35
- Career AV
- 4149th at USC
The pick
How Michael Harper came off the board in 1984.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
USC
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
35 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value
- Games played
- 35
- Career approximate value
- 4149th among USC picks
- Final season
- 19895 years after the draft
Around pick 293
Who came off the board on either side of Michael Harper.
Boise State
Washington State
Clemson
USC in the 1984 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from USC
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Amon-Ra St. Brown
WR · DET · 2021
USC · 2× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#1
Keyshawn Johnson
WR · NYJ · 1996
USC · 3× Pro Bowl
#62
JuJu Smith-Schuster
WR · PIT · 2017
USC · 1× Pro Bowl
#51
Steve Smith
WR · NYG · 2007
USC · 1× Pro Bowl
#21
Johnnie Morton
WR · DET · 1994
USC
#7
Curtis Conway
WR · CHI · 1993
USC
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Michael Harper in the 1984 NFL Draft
Michael Harper is a Wide receiver out of USC selected No. 293 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1984 NFL Draft. 35 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value USC has produced 252 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 Michael Harper drafted?
Michael Harper was selected No. 293 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1984 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/michael-harper.
What college did Michael Harper play for?
Michael Harper played college football at USC in the Big Ten. See every USC draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/usc-trojans.
How did Michael Harper's NFL career turn out?
35 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/michael-harper.