Alabama State University Roman Harper/College: Harper attended the University of Alabama and played football for the Crimson Tide. He was a four-year letterman and three-year starter in college, finishing with 302 tackles, 5 interceptions, 5 forced fumbles, 4 fumble recoveries, and 3.5 sacks. After graduating from Alabama in 1997, he went on to play eight seasons in the NFL for the San Francisco 49ers, Baltimore Ravens, and New York Jets. Harper was drafted by the 49ers in the first round (18th pick overall). He started all 16 games as a rookie and recorded 93 tackles (third on the team), 3 interceptions (tied for second on the team), 7 passes defended (second on the team), and a sack. In 1999, he had 103 tackles (fourth on the team) and 2 interceptions (tied for third on the team). In 2000, he started 13 games and recorded 78 tackles (eighth on the team). That year, he also had 3 passes defended and a fumble recovery. After leaving the 49ers, he signed with the Ravens in 2001. With him there, they made the playoffs for the first time since 1996. In 2002, he started 15 games and recorded 73 tackles (seventh on the team). That year, he also had 3 passes defended and an interception. In 2003, he started 12 games and recorded 57 tackles (ninth on the team).