| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 13, 1965 |
| Playing career | |
| 1985–1988 | Clemson |
| Position(s) | Defensive tackle |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1989 | North Carolina (GA) |
| 1990–1991 | Notre Dame (GA) |
| 1992–1996 | Southwest Missouri State (DL) |
| 1997–1998 | Southwest Missouri State (DC) |
| 1999–2001 | McNeese State (DL) |
| 2002 | Northwestern State (AHC/DC/LB) |
| 2003 | Western Michigan (DL) |
| 2004 | Western Michigan (DC) |
| 2005–2006 | Stephen F. Austin (DC) |
| 2007–2013 | Stephen F. Austin |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 37–45 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 2 Southland (2009, 2010) | |
| Awards | |
| 2× Southland Coach of the Year (2009, 2010) | |
J. C. Harper (born December 13, 1965) is an American former college football player and coach. He served as head football coach at Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA) from 2007 to 2013, compiling a record of 37–45.[1]