DWAYNE HARPER

Vice President / Director of Player Development

Education
  • South Carolina State University
    Orangeburg, SC, B.B.A., Marketing, May 1988
Honors
  • Named to Sports Illustrated’s All–NFL team of the 1990s
  • All–Pro — Sports Illustrated (1995)
  • First–Team All-NFL — Sports Illustrated (1991)
  • Called “the most underrated corner of our generation” by Paul Zimmerman, Sports Illustrated
  • Named San Diego Chargers team MVP (1995)
  • 24 career interceptions
  • Recorded 65 or more tackles in six consecutive seasons (1990–1995)
  • Recorded one of the best-ever defensive performances on Monday Night Football with 12 tackles and 3 interceptions against the Oakland Raiders (1995)
  • Played in 93 consecutive games for Seattle — fourth–longest streak in Seahawks history
  • Started 61 consecutive games for the Seattle Seahawks
Activities
  • Board of Trustees — Claflin University
Professional Career
  • Seattle Seahawks — 1988–1993
  • San Diego Chargers — 1994–1998
  • Detroit Lions — 1999

As a 12-year NFL veteran and a member of Sports Illustrated’s All-NFL team of the ‘90s, Dwayne Harper brings a wealth of experience and applied knowledge to his role as Director of Player Development. Having entered the NFL as an 11th round draft pick in 1988 and having built his career and reputation all the way to All-Pro status, Mr. Harper understands the work ethic, passion and commitment it takes to survive and succeed in the NFL.

As Director of Player Development, Mr. Harper will take a hands-on role in coordinating position-specific coaching for all draft-eligible clients and will also coordinate the review, breakdown and analysis of game film in order to identify strengths and areas of improvement in each player’s game. Mr. Harper will also draw upon his vast professional and life experience to advise, counsel and guide ETL clients on relevant topics and matters pertaining to their future in professional football. Topics such as investing your money wisely, giving back to the community through charitable work, dealing with the media, avoiding the perils and temptations of celebrity, the importance of the off-season workout regimen, different ways to lengthen your career and the focus and mental outlook required to survive and succeed in the NFL. Mr. Harper will also take an active role in all recruiting, marketing and sponsorship aspects of the organization.

“Having played professional football for 13 years, I know that Eugene is the kind of agent, attorney and friend that cares about his players’ football careers but what I am most impressed with is that he is also concerned about his players’ futures after football. Life after football can be a big adjustment for players but I feel Eugene leads his clients in the right direction.”