Justin Harper was a dual-sport star as a senior in high school last season. He signed a basketball scholarship with Winthrop, however did not make the necessary test score to gain eligibility.

Harper, who is 6-4, 200 pounds, also played football throughout high school. Once he did not achieve a qualifying test score, he decided to head to Hargrave to practice his football skills.

Everything appears to be turning out well for the athletic wide receiver prospect.

“Out of high school, I committed to Winthrop University for basketball,” said Harper. “Not to say that was a bad choice, but I committed without taking visits and I didn’t get my scores. I got a bunch of looks in football and people told me to go to prep school. I got in touch with Coach Prunty and I decided to come to Hargrave, work on my scores, and the future is looking bright football-wise.”

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