Derek
Parish
#97 Defensive Lineman
Derek
Parish
#97 Defensive Lineman
Height 6'2
Weight 245 lbs
Birth Date (Age) 1999-01-04 (25)
Born Pearland, TX
School Houston
Status AMER

CFL: 1

Argos: 1

Acquired: Signed as a free agent on January 19, 2024.

2023: Selected by Jacksonville Jaguars in the 7th round, 240th overall, in the NFL Draft. Released October 16.

College: Attended the University of Houston (2017-22). Played 51 games. Recorded 158 tackles, 33.5 tackles for loss, 17 sacks, 2 forced fumbles and 2 fumble recoveries. Missed most of final season with injury but recorded 5 sacks and 8.5 TFLs in the 4 games he played. Had 11 tackles, 4.5 sacks and 6.6 TFLs against Texas Tech. Returned to play in East-West Shrine Bowl as a fullback. Named captain in 2022. Second Team All-ACC in 2021. Had a 12-tackle game against Navy. Had 4 tackles and 2 TFLs in Birmingham Bowl vs. Auburn. Played some fullback in 2020. Redshirted as a freshman.

Personal: Attended Pearland High School. Named First Team All-District in 2016, Second Team in 2015.

Seasons

Defence

YEAR TEAM GP DT ST SACKS INT TD FF

Game Log

Defence

DATE WEEK OPP DT ST SACKS INT TD FF

Player Transactions

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