Paine Parks brings local grit and steady linebacker depth to North Dakota
In the 2025 season, Paine Parks was a part-time starter for North Dakota and finished with 22 tackles, showing he can contribute reliably rather than flash-and-fade.[5] At 6-foot-2, 225 pounds, he looks like a solid, physical fit at linebacker, and the fact that UND has kept him in the mix across multiple seasons suggests coaches trust his toughness, preparation, and willingness to do the dirty work.[4][5] He’s not yet a headline-grabber, but he profiles as a dependable, hometown defender who can help a defense with effort, accountability, and downhill play.
