Parker saw limited playing time in 1982, although he recorded an 86-yard touchdown run against Prairie View A&M, with the Delta Devils compiling a record of 5–5 that year.[5][6] He ran 55 times and averaged 4.9 yards-per-carry as a sophomore in 1983, being described as a "jack of all trades", as his team went 7–2–1.[4][7] Parker was one of their leading rushers in 1984, contributing to his team's 9–2 record.[7][8] He was one of their top runners again as a senior in 1985 and helped the Delta Devils to a record of 8–3.[9][10]
Professional career and later life
Parker signed with the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 1986.[2] He scored a touchdown in preseason but suffered an ankle injury and was waived/injured on August 20, 1986.[11][12] He re-signed with the Packers in 1987 but was released on August 31, 1987.[13] He later returned to the Packers on September 23 as a replacement player during the 1987 NFL strike.[13] He appeared in the team's Week 4 game against the Minnesota Vikings, running eight times for 33 yards while recording three receptions for 22 yards, but suffered an injury and did not appear in any more games.[14][15] He was released by the Packers at the end of the strike on October 19, ending his professional career.[13]
After his football career, Parker began working for Garland Independent School District in 1991 at the Cooperative Behavior Center.[2] He then moved to Bussey Middle School and worked there for over 20 years as a special education and physical education teacher.[2] He also served as their football coach.[2] In 2013, he was inducted into the Mississippi Valley State Athletic Hall of Fame.[2]
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