Jerrick Harper

Saw action in 12 games and moved into the starting lineup over the last five… Recorded 19 of his 27 tackles and both his PBUs over that stretch… Credited with a season-best six tackles in his first career start (UConn) and made his second start vs. Memphis, but missed the UAB game before returning to the lineup vs. North Texas… Played a career-high 66 snaps vs. UConn… Allowed just one completion on five targets at Charlotte… Totaled 420 snaps in the last nine games compared with 33 in his first two games, with a season-best 69 in the Armed Forces Bowl… Made his Rice debut with an appearance on special teams in the opener at Louisiana and picked up an assisted tackle vs. Houston. Credited with 36 tackles in nine games in his second year with the Cardinals and led the team with eight pass breakups… The top tackle game came vs. Blinn when he finished with six stops, including one for a loss of one yard… Picked off one pass and returned it 22 yards vs. New Mexico Military Second team All District 9-4A DII as a senior for coach Randy Smith and a two-year starter where he was a teammate with fellow Owl Trei Kibbles… Credited with 42 tackles as the Tigers captured the district title and advanced to the Region III final… Picked off five passes in nine games as a junior. Full name: Jerrick Harper… Born: September 25… Parents: Eric harper and Jaimie Johnson … Two brothers… Rice major: Sport Management (Sport Leadership)... Rice College: Baker Baker College