Malik Harp brings proven playmaking and downhill toughness to South Carolina State’s linebacker room
Harp looks like a high-floor, impact linebacker: in his 2025 season with South Carolina State, he produced 59 total tackles and a forced fumble, and he has a longer track record of disruption from his Fort Valley State days, including 115 career tackles there, 19.5 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, 2 interceptions, and 7 pass deflections. [1][4] The appeal is his versatility and instincts, not just his box score—he has shown he can diagnose quickly, finish plays in space, and add veteran physicality to a defense, making him a strong fit for teams wanting an experienced, tone-setting linebacker. [4][9][10]
