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What is Thomas Harper's experience level at Oklahoma St?

Tru2Irish

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Will he actually help us at saftey? Is he an extra body? I hope so but I know most of you check this stuff out more. Any info is appreciated.
 
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Last year's stats very similar to Brandon Joseph's:

Joseph had 30 tackles, 15 solo, one INT and one forced fumble.

Harper had 30 tacklets, 17 solo, one INT and 1 1/2 tackles behind the line.

For the Irish defense, Harper can be used all over the secondary, both at nickel and safety. But Joseph had much much better stats the year before he came to ND. I do think Harper adds some flexibility in the defensive backfield.
 
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Harper played in less games than Joseph…. He will be our best cover safety or nickel, possibly combo of both
 
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I like the combo part of his game playing either safety or corner. He had a slightly higher grade than Watt’s did last year and much better grade than anybody else playing safety at ND as a comparison.
 
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