The New Orleans Saints selected Harper in the second round (43rd overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft.
Harper was the sixth safety drafted in 2006.

Harper started five games in 2006 but was put on injured reserve on October 10.
He started 16 games in 2007 and 15 games in 2008.
In 2009, Harper earned his first Pro Bowl berth and helped lead the Saints to their first Super Bowl win in franchise history.
In Super Bowl XLIV, he led the Saints with 8 tackles and defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31-17.

Harper was released by the Saints on February 12, 2014 after eight years with the team.
The New Orleans Saints selected Harper in the second round (43rd overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft. Harper was the sixth safety drafted in 2006.
Harper started five games in 2006 but was put on injured reserve on October 10. He started 16 games in 2007 and 15 games in 2008. In 2009, Harper earned his first Pro Bowl berth and helped lead the Saints to their first Super Bowl win in franchise history. In Super Bowl XLIV, he led the Saints with 8 tackles and defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31-17.
Harper was released by the Saints on February 12, 2014 after eight years with the team.
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