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Bulldog football recruiting adds former standout Josh Harper to staff
6/16/2017 8:00:00 PM | Football
Fresno State’s second-leading receiver in receptions (228) and touchdown catches (29) joins Tedford’s staff
FRESNO, Calif. – Former Fresno State wide receiver Josh Harper was announced on Friday as the program's Director of On-Campus Recruiting by head coach Jeff Tedford.
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"I feel like I'm home," said Harper. "It feels great. I can already tell the positive changes going on with Tedford and this staff. This is a great staff here and I'm excited to be a part of it."
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As the director of on-campus recruiting, a fundamental responsibility of the position is hosting recruits that come to Fresno State for visits and show them around the campus and the facilities. Something Harper feels is perfect for him, "I was here five years and it'll be fun to throw in my personal stories with these guys when they come visit."
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Harper's playing career at Fresno State spanned from 2010-14, in that time he became the program's second-leading receiver in receptions (228) and touchdown catches (29) while amassing 2,938 yards receiving in 41 games played. He was a 2014 first-team All-Mountain West selection and a 2013 All-MW second-team selection.
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After his playing career as a Bulldog, Harper had stints in the NFL and CFL. Harper was signed by the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent in May 2015 and attended training camp. The following season the Calgary Stampeders signed Harper. An ongoing battle with various injuries hampered making his push in either league.
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Harper joined Oregon State's staff as a recruiting assistant from June 2016-April 2017 and gave it one more try with football and received multiple contract offers this spring, but suffered a hamstring injury that led him to retiring from the gridiron.
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"I feel like I'm home," said Harper. "It feels great. I can already tell the positive changes going on with Tedford and this staff. This is a great staff here and I'm excited to be a part of it."
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As the director of on-campus recruiting, a fundamental responsibility of the position is hosting recruits that come to Fresno State for visits and show them around the campus and the facilities. Something Harper feels is perfect for him, "I was here five years and it'll be fun to throw in my personal stories with these guys when they come visit."
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Harper's playing career at Fresno State spanned from 2010-14, in that time he became the program's second-leading receiver in receptions (228) and touchdown catches (29) while amassing 2,938 yards receiving in 41 games played. He was a 2014 first-team All-Mountain West selection and a 2013 All-MW second-team selection.
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After his playing career as a Bulldog, Harper had stints in the NFL and CFL. Harper was signed by the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent in May 2015 and attended training camp. The following season the Calgary Stampeders signed Harper. An ongoing battle with various injuries hampered making his push in either league.
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Harper joined Oregon State's staff as a recruiting assistant from June 2016-April 2017 and gave it one more try with football and received multiple contract offers this spring, but suffered a hamstring injury that led him to retiring from the gridiron.
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"Just the Ticket to Build Our Community" – The Bulldog Scholarship Fund gives Bulldog alumni, fans and friends the opportunity to support Fresno State Athletics and the student-athletes who inspire them. For information about how you can support the Bulldog Scholarship Fund, please visit www.bulldogscholarshipfund.com or call 559-278-7160
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Follow us on:
Twitter: @FresnoStateFB
Instagram: Fresno_State_Football
Facebook: FresnoStateAthletics
Snap Chat: FSAthletics
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