Alvin Harper was drafted No. 12 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1991 NFL Draft out of Tennessee. 102 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #12
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1991
- NFL games
- 102
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 3740th at Tennessee
The pick
How Alvin Harper came off the board in 1991.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Tennessee
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
102 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value
- Games played
- 102
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 3740th among Tennessee picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3081% of career value
- Final season
- 19998 years after the draft
Around pick 12
Who came off the board on either side of Alvin Harper.
Virginia · 3× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
USC
Colorado College
Arizona State
Tennessee in the 1991 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Tennessee
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Tennessee · 5× Pro Bowl
#29
Cordarrelle Patterson
WR · MIN · 2013
Tennessee · 4× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#31
Carl Pickens
WR · CIN · 1992
Tennessee · 2× Pro Bowl
#18
Willie Gault
WR · CHI · 1983
Tennessee
#21
Tim McGee
WR · CIN · 1986
Tennessee
#53
Peerless Price
WR · BUF · 1999
Tennessee
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Alvin Harper in the 1991 NFL Draft
Alvin Harper is a Wide receiver out of Tennessee selected No. 12 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1991 NFL Draft. 102 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value Tennessee has produced 214 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 Alvin Harper drafted?
Alvin Harper was selected No. 12 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1991 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/alvin-harper.
What college did Alvin Harper play for?
Alvin Harper played college football at Tennessee in the SEC. See every Tennessee draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/tennessee-volunteers.
How did Alvin Harper's NFL career turn out?
102 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/alvin-harper.