Steven Parker (defensive back)

Steven Parker (born December 14, 1995) is an American football strong safety who is a free agent. He played college football at Oklahoma.

Steven Parker
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Parker with the Dallas Cowboys in 2020
Personal information
Born: (1995-12-14) December 14, 1995
Jenks, Oklahoma, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school:Jenks
College:Oklahoma
Position:Strong safety
Undrafted:2018
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 18, 2021
Tackles:34
Pass deflections:5
Interceptions:2
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Early years

Parker grew up in Jenks, Oklahoma, and attended Jenks High School. In football, Parker played both safety and wide receiver.

As a senior, he had 34 receptions for 622 yards and 9 touchdowns on offense and 44 tackles and 4 interceptions on defense. He was named Oklahoma State Player of the Year by Tulsa World.[1]

Parker also played basketball and ran track. He committed to play college football at the University of Oklahoma over offers from Oklahoma State University, Auburn University, and Texas A&M University.[2]

College career

As a freshman, he appeared in all 13 games with four at the nickleback position, tallying 31 tackles, a sack and six pass breakups.[3]

As a sophomore, he became the Sooners starting free safety and was named second-team All-Big, 12 after making 60 total tackles with 1.5 sacks and four pass breakups, including a deflection of a pass on a two-point conversion attempt in the final moments of a 30-29 win over TCU.[4]

As a junior, he was named honorable-mention All-Big 12, after recording 63 tackles, two interceptions and four pass breakups.[5]

As a senior, he finished fourth on the team with 63 tackles and third with six pass breakups and received second-team All-Big 12 honors.[6] He finished his collegiate career with 217 tackles (11 for loss), 3.5 sacks, 20 pass breakups, two interceptions, four fumble recoveries and a forced fumble.[7]

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 1+1⁄8 in
(1.86 m)		 203 lb
(92 kg)		 33+1⁄4 in
(0.84 m)		 9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		4.58 s1.57 s2.72 s4.33 s6.83 s36.5 in
(0.93 m)		10 ft 6 in
(3.20 m)		9 reps
All values from Pro Day[8]

Los Angeles Rams

Parker was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Los Angeles Rams after the 2018 NFL Draft on April 28.[9] He was waived by the Rams at the end of training camp, but was subsequently re-signed to the team's practice squad. He was waived again at the end of the Rams preseason on August 31, 2019.[10]

Miami Dolphins

Parker was claimed off waivers by the Miami Dolphins on September 1, 2019.[11] He made his NFL debut on September 8, 2019 against the Baltimore Ravens.[12] Parker made his first career start on September 22, 2019 against the Dallas Cowboys, making three tackles and defending a pass in a 6-31 loss.[13] He recorded his first career interception on November 10, 2019 against the Indianapolis Colts, picking off a pass from Brian Hoyer in the end zone in the Dolphins' 16–12 win.[14] In week 14 against the New York Jets, Parker intercepted his second pass of the season off a pass thrown by Sam Darnold during the 22–21 loss.[15] He finished his rookie season with 20 tackles, three passes defended and two interceptions in 14 games with four starts.[16]

On August 13, 2020, Parker was waived by the Dolphins.[17]

Minnesota Vikings

Parker was claimed off waivers by the Minnesota Vikings on August 14, 2020.[18] He was waived by the Vikings during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020.[19]

Dallas Cowboys

On September 15, 2020, Parker was signed to the Dallas Cowboys practice squad.[20] He was elevated to the active roster on October 10 and October 19 for the team's weeks 5 and 6 games against the New York Giants and Arizona Cardinals, and reverted to the practice squad following each game.[21][22] He was promoted to the active roster on October 22.[23] He was placed on injured reserve on December 7, 2020.[24] On January 2, 2021, Parker was activated off of injured reserve.[25] He appeared in 8 games as a reserve and played mostly on special teams, while collecting 8 tackles.

On August 31, 2021, Parker was waived by the Cowboys.[26]

New York Giants

On September 21, 2021, Parker signed with the New York Giants' practice squad.[27] On November 1, 2021 Parker was signed to the active roster.[28] On November 2, 2021, Parker was waived from the active roster and re-signed to the practice squad.[29][30] On November 22, 2021, Parker was elevated from the practice squad for the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[31] On November 28,2021, Parker was elevated from the practice squad for the second time this season for the game against the Philadelphia Eagles.[32] On December 4, 2021, Parker was promoted to the active roster.[33]

Washington Commanders

On August 7, 2022, Parker signed with the Washington Commanders.[34] He was released on August 30.[35]

Arizona Cardinals

On September 1, 2022, Parker was signed to the Arizona Cardinals practice squad.[36] He was released off the practice squad on September 20, 2022.[37]

Tennessee Titans

On October 18, 2022, Parker was signed to the practice squad of the Tennessee Titans.[38] He was released on October 31.[39]

Seattle Seahawks

On December 27, 2022, Parker was signed to the Seattle Seahawks practice squad.[40]

References
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  2. Buckingham, Dylan (February 24, 2014). "Jenks Safety Commits to OU". KFOR.com. Retrieved September 11, 2019.
  3. Hite, Justin (August 19, 2015). "Hite's OU 11: No. 4 Steven Parker". OU Insider. Retrieved September 11, 2019.
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  10. "Los Angeles Rams Make Cuts, Complete Roster". NBCLosAngeles.com. City News Service. August 31, 2019. Retrieved September 8, 2019.
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  25. Phillips, Rob (January 2, 2021). "Zack Martin Activated, But Will Not Play Sunday". DallasCowboys.com. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
  26. Phillips, Rob (August 31, 2021). "Cowboys Make 28 Moves; Roster Cut Down To 53". DallasCowboys.com.
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  28. Eisen, Michael (November 1, 2021). "Giants activate 4; LB Carter Coughlin to IR". Giants.com.
  29. Benton, Dan (November 3, 2021). "Giants waive DB Steven Parker". Giantswire.com.
  30. Eisen, Michael (November 4, 2021). "Notebook: 3 Giants on reserve/COVID-19 list". Giants.com.
  31. Eisen, Michael (November 22, 2021). "OT Andrew Thomas activated ahead of MNF". Giants.com.
  32. Benton, Dan (November 28, 2021). "Giants activate Pharoh Cooper, Steven Parker from practice squad". Giantswire.com.
  33. Benton, Dan (December 4, 2021). "Giants Add DB Steven Parker to 53-man Roster". Giantswire.com.
  34. "Commanders sign LB Nathan Gerry, S Steven Parker, TE Eli Wolf amid multiple roster moves". Commanders.com. August 7, 2022.
  35. Washington Commanders Public Relations (August 30, 2022). "Commanders cut 25 players, place 3 on IR". Commanders.com. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
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  40. Boyle, John (December 27, 2022). "Seahawks Place TE Will Dissly On Injured Reserve; Sign CB Xavier Crawford Off Practice Squad". Seahawks.com.
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