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Michael Harper

Retired

New York Jets · WR

Michael Harper recorded 35 indexed regular-season NFL appearances across 4 rostered seasons with New York Jets.

▶Best highlights

10.1

rec yds/gm

0.1

rush yds/gm

2

playoff games

35

career games

Five defining games

Start here

A provisional five-game introduction to Michael Harper's most significant indexed performances.

Regular Season
1987
MIAMIDOLPHINS
NEW YORKJETS
OCT 18, 1987

Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets

Regular Season · Oct 18, 1987

7 rec · 80 rec yds · 1 rec TD

Regular Season
1987
DALLASCOWBOYS
NEW YORKJETS
OCT 4, 1987

Dallas Cowboys vs New York Jets

Regular Season · Oct 4, 1987

6 rec · 89 rec yds · 0 rec TD

Regular Season
1987
NEW YORKJETS
INDIANAPOLISCOLTS
OCT 11, 1987

New York Jets vs Indianapolis Colts

Regular Season · Oct 11, 1987

5 rec · 56 rec yds · 0 rec TD

Regular Season
1989
NEW ENGLANDPATRIOTS
NEW YORKJETS
SEP 10, 1989

New England Patriots vs New York Jets

Regular Season · Sep 10, 1989

2 rec · 60 rec yds · 0 rec TD

Regular Season
1989
INDIANAPOLISCOLTS
NEW YORKJETS
OCT 1, 1989

Indianapolis Colts vs New York Jets

Regular Season · Oct 1, 1989

2 rec · 40 rec yds · 0 rec TD

Single-game peaks

Career highs

Position-relevant single-game records from Michael Harper's indexed NFL box scores.

Career high: 89 receiving yards

Regular Season
1987
DALLASCOWBOYS
NEW YORKJETS
OCT 4, 1987

Dallas Cowboys vs New York Jets

Regular Season · Oct 4, 1987

6 rec · 89 rec yds · 0 rec TD

Career highs: 7 receptions · 1 receiving touchdown

Regular Season
1987
MIAMIDOLPHINS
NEW YORKJETS
OCT 18, 1987

Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets

Regular Season · Oct 18, 1987

7 rec · 80 rec yds · 1 rec TD

Career chapters

Franchise eras

Follow the team eras that shaped Michael Harper's career, in chronological order.

Earliest → latest

Franchise era

1981–1996

01
NYJHARPER—Michael Harper
NYJGASTINEAU99Mark Gastineau
NYJKLECKO—Joe Klecko

Pass rush returns the Jets to January

New York Jets · The Sack Exchange and more near misses

The Sack Exchange led consecutive playoff teams, and the 1986 club began 10–1 before injuries and an overtime loss ended its run.

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Career accomplishments

4 NFL seasons35 career games3 career rushing yards25 career receptions352 career receiving yards1 career receiving touchdownsJersey: 02 playoff appearancesFirst appearance: Sep 7, 1986Most recent: Oct 15, 1989

Official awards via ESPN · Pro Bowl and All-Pro counts via NFLverse with selection years cross-checked against Wikipedia · league leads verified from indexed regular-season stats

Team history