Central Michigan University Athletics
2026 Football Roster

Jersey Number 68
Landon Harper
- Position:
- Offensive Lineman
- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- 280
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Republic, Mo.
- High School:
- Republic H.S.
- Twitter:
- @landonharper26
- Instagram:
- @landonharper68
HIGH SCHOOL
A June 2026 graduate of Republic High School in Republic, Mo., where he played four years of varsity football for head coach Ryan Cornelsen … Earned Second Team Class 5 All-State honors in 2024 … Unanimous First Team SWMFCA All-Region selection as a junior … First Team All-COC West District selection as a junior … First Team All-Conference … Named to the Missouri All-State Academic Football Team in 2024 … Four-year starter who played offensive tackle and offensive guard for the Tigers … Started 40 career games on the offensive line for the Tigers … Led the Tigers to a 9-3 record, 4-1 league record, and Class 5 state playoff appearance as a senior … Guided the Tigers to a 10-3 overall record, regional championship and second place finish in the conference with a 6-2 district record, Class 5 state playoff appearance as a junior … Helped lead Republic to a 12-3 overall record, state runner-up finish, regional title, sectional championship, and conference title with a 7-2 record as a sophomore … Also competes in track and field … Outstanding student who has a 4.0 grade point average and takes Advanced Placement classes in a variety of subjects … Member of the Athletic Leadership Council.
PERSONAL
Born Landon Harper on September 24, 2007 … Son of Jeremy Harper and Terrah Stull … Has a brother Payton … Hobbies and interests include hunting, fishing, and golf … Chose Central Michigan because it felt like home, the coaches believe in him, and the fact that they showed how they can help develop him as a player … Committed to Central Michigan on Oct. 27, 2025 … Selected Central Michigan over Army and Northwest Missouri State … Intends to major in business.
ARTICLES
Republic QB and lineman have bond that goes back to kindergarten
A June 2026 graduate of Republic High School in Republic, Mo., where he played four years of varsity football for head coach Ryan Cornelsen … Earned Second Team Class 5 All-State honors in 2024 … Unanimous First Team SWMFCA All-Region selection as a junior … First Team All-COC West District selection as a junior … First Team All-Conference … Named to the Missouri All-State Academic Football Team in 2024 … Four-year starter who played offensive tackle and offensive guard for the Tigers … Started 40 career games on the offensive line for the Tigers … Led the Tigers to a 9-3 record, 4-1 league record, and Class 5 state playoff appearance as a senior … Guided the Tigers to a 10-3 overall record, regional championship and second place finish in the conference with a 6-2 district record, Class 5 state playoff appearance as a junior … Helped lead Republic to a 12-3 overall record, state runner-up finish, regional title, sectional championship, and conference title with a 7-2 record as a sophomore … Also competes in track and field … Outstanding student who has a 4.0 grade point average and takes Advanced Placement classes in a variety of subjects … Member of the Athletic Leadership Council.
PERSONAL
Born Landon Harper on September 24, 2007 … Son of Jeremy Harper and Terrah Stull … Has a brother Payton … Hobbies and interests include hunting, fishing, and golf … Chose Central Michigan because it felt like home, the coaches believe in him, and the fact that they showed how they can help develop him as a player … Committed to Central Michigan on Oct. 27, 2025 … Selected Central Michigan over Army and Northwest Missouri State … Intends to major in business.
ARTICLES
Republic QB and lineman have bond that goes back to kindergarten
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