Former Southern Illinois lead back looking to translate power and burst into a bigger Sam Houston role
Parker is a compact, physical running back with verified burst and tackle-breaking traits—EA Sports lists him at 5'10", 195 pounds with 86 speed, 89 acceleration, and 85 trucking—while his 2024 freshman season at Southern Illinois showed he could handle volume, leading the team with 77 carries for 281 yards in 10 games and adding 9 catches for 73 yards[2][12]. His 2025 Sam Houston output was limited, so the key question is role and usage rather than raw talent: he profiles as a downhill, contact-oriented RB who can contribute if your team wants a tough, versatile runner with some receiving utility and proven special-teams/short-yardage competitiveness[1][11].
