Dave Harper was drafted No. 277 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1990 NFL Draft out of Humboldt State. 6 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #277
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1990
- NFL games
- 6
The pick
How Dave Harper came off the board in 1990.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
- Humboldt State
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
6 regular-season games
- Games played
- 6
- Final season
- 19900 years after the draft
Around pick 277
Who came off the board on either side of Dave Harper.
East Carolina
Washington
Houston
Purdue
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Dave Harper in the 1990 NFL Draft
Dave Harper is a Linebacker out of Humboldt State selected No. 277 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1990 NFL Draft. 6 regular-season games Humboldt State has produced 4 NFL draft picks since 1990.
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 Dave Harper drafted?
Dave Harper was selected No. 277 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1990 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/dave-harper.
What college did Dave Harper play for?
Dave Harper played college football at Humboldt State. See every Humboldt State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/humboldt-state-lumberjacks.
How did Dave Harper's NFL career turn out?
6 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/dave-harper.