Wayshawn Parker
Utah Utes | |
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Position | Running back |
Class | Freshman |
Personal information | |
Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
Weight | 199 lb (90 kg) |
Career history | |
College |
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High school | Grant Union (Sacramento, California) |
Wayshawn Parker is an American football running back for the Utah Utes. He previously played for the Washington State Cougars.
Early life and high school
[edit]Hailing from Sacramento, California, Parker initially attended Rosemont High School, where he played fullback and linebacker for two seasons.[1] He transferred to Elk Grove High School in Elk Grove, California, after his family moved to the area, and rushed for 807 yards and 13 touchdowns on 53 carries as a junior.[1] Parker transferred once again to Grant Union High School in Sacramento, where he rushed for 1,907 yards and 24 touchdowns as a senior.[2] He was rated as a three-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Washington State Cougars.[3]
College career
[edit]Washington State
[edit]In week two of the 2024 season, Parker rushed 11 times for 69 yards and a touchdown in a win over Texas Tech.[4] During the 2024 season, he rushed for 735 yards and four touchdowns on 137 carries, while also hauling in eleven receptions for 108 yards and a touchdown.[5] After the conclusion of the 2024 season, Parker entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[6]
Utah
[edit]On December 20, 2024, Parker announced that he would transfer to Utah.[7]
Personal life
[edit]Parker is related to rapper OMB Peezy.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Woods, Greg (September 17, 2024). "How WSU RB Wayshawn Parker found his way to Pullman, where he's flourishing as a freshman". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
- ^ "Wayshawn Parker". Washington State Cougars Athletics. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
- ^ Woods, Greg (26 September 2023). "Washington State gets commitment from California running back". The Seattle Times. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
- ^ Woods, Greg (18 September 2024). "How WSU RB Wayshawn Parker found his way to Pullman and a key role as a freshman". The Seattle Times. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
- ^ Taylor, Sam. "WSU running back Wayshawn Parker to enter transfer portal". Moscow Pullman Daily-News. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ^ Woods, Greg (5 December 2024). "WSU Cougars running back Wayshawn Parker enters transfer portal". The Seattle Times. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
- ^ Jones, Jason (December 20, 2024). "Washington State running back Wayshawn Parker transfers to Utah". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 2, 2025.