Leander Parrish brings twitchy edge-rush energy to UTEP’s front
Leander Parrish is a 2025 UTEP defensive lineman from Rockwall, Texas who arrived as a two-star recruit and has already been listed on the Miners’ 2026 roster at 6-foot-3, 262 pounds, with ESPN and CBS Sports both tagging him as an active redshirt freshman/freshman DL. He stands out for his frame, motor, and the kind of energetic, play-to-play style UTEP wanted after his commitment; recruiting coverage praised his enthusiasm and fit in a rising defense. He’s a good fit if you want a developmental, high-upside trench player rather than an instant-stat-sheet monster.
