Roman Harper
American football player who played safety
Born
December 11th, 1982
42 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional American football player played as a safety in the National Football League (NFL) for the New Orleans Saints and the Carolina Panthers. Drafted in 2006, contributed to the New Orleans Saints' victory in Super Bowl XLIV. Played a key role in the team's defense during his tenure, earning recognition for his skills and leadership on the field.
Won Super Bowl XLIV with New Orleans Saints
Selected to the Pro Bowl twice
Recorded over 600 tackles in NFL career
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