Jason Parker (American football)

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Jason Parker
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Position: Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1985-01-23) January 23, 1985 (age 39)
San Diego, California
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:258 lb (117 kg)
Career information
College: Arizona
Undrafted: 2008
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Jason Anthony Parker (born January 23, 1985) is a former American football defensive end for the Sacramento Mountain Lions of the United Football League. He was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at Arizona.

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Early years

Parker prepped at Mission Bay Senior High School in San Diego, California where he played defensive end and tight end.

College career

Parker played college football at the University of Arizona.

Professional career

Kansas City Chiefs

After going undrafted in the 2008 NFL draft, Parker signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent. He was waived during final cuts on August 30, only to be re-signed to the team's practice squad on September 2. [1] He was released on October 1.

California Redwoods

Parker was signed by the California Redwoods of the United Football League on August 18, 2009. [2]

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References

  1. "Jason Parker". ESPN . Retrieved September 4, 2008.
  2. "United Football League Signs 31 Players to California Redwoods' Roster". August 20, 2009. Archived from the original on August 21, 2009.