Derek
Parish
Defensive Lineman
Derek
Parish
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