Pearce Parks is a rising UND safety with real two-way athlete upside
Pearce Parks, a 2026 North Dakota safety and former Grand Forks Red River quarterback/basketball standout, is still early in his football conversion but brings uncommon athletic background, competitive edge, and versatility that coaches love in special-teams and developmental defensive backs. In 2026 fall camp, he was working with the safeties and trying to earn a special-teams role, which makes him more of a long-term fit than an instant stat-sheet star. If your team wants a high-upside, coachable, multi-sport athlete with room to grow into the position, Parks is worth a serious look.
