Devron Harper Named AP All-American

MACON, Ga. - Mercer wide receiver Devron Harper was named an Associated Press (AP) All-American, it was announced Tuesday.

Harper earned the recognition as an all-purpose player on the Third Team. He becomes the first player in Mercer history to be named an AP All-American.

Devron Harper | Jr. | WR | Conyers, Ga. | Heritage High School

Was a unanimous First Team All-SoCon selection by the coaches and media.
Walter Payton Award Finalist (FCS Offensive Player of the Year).
Harper broke six school records throughout the season.
Finished the season with a conference-leading 16 total touchdowns including 10 receiving, four rushing touchdowns, one kickoff return for a touchdown, and one punt return for a touchdown.
He finished with a school record 78 receptions to go with 987 receiving yards.
His 1,878 all-purpose yards this season set a school record and ranked fourth in the country.
Led the SoCon with an average of 29.1 yards per kick return.
Had an 87-yard punt return for a touchdown against VMI, the longest punt return in school history.

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