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Alvin Harper

WR

Drafted 12th overall in the 1st round of the 1991 draft, Alvin Harper arrived from Tennessee. He last played in 1999 with DAL, a career spanning 9 NFL seasons. Few match his size, which grades in the 96th percentile.

Size

6'4", 218#

College

Tennessee

Draft

Rd 1, 12th overall (1991)

Seasons

1991–1999

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
42.1

37th percentile among WRs · limited sample

2 games · 2 targets

Role×0.14-0.59
Hands×0.1-0.25
Volume×0.12-1.07
Total EPA×0.22-0.60
EPA/target×0.3-0.15
Yards/target×0.12-0.23

1999 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).

Size96▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands33▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat57▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability80▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share30▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share61▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency44▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume11▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
1999DAL42.12

Career profile

Across 1 NFL season on file, Alvin Harper has played in 2 regular-season games, all with DAL.

1999 splits

regular season

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 7WAS—40.3
Week 8IND—39.9

Alvin Harper — common questions

What position does Alvin Harper play?
Alvin Harper is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Alvin Harper played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Alvin Harper has played for DAL (1999).
Where did Alvin Harper go to college?
Alvin Harper played college football at Tennessee.
When was Alvin Harper drafted?
Alvin Harper was selected in round 1, 12th overall, of the 1991 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Alvin Harper scored?
Alvin Harper has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Alvin Harper's ScoutIndex Rating?
Alvin Harper rated 42.1 for 1999, the 37th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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