T. J. Parker (American football)

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T. J. Parker
Clemson Tigers–No. 12
Position Defensive end
ClassSophomore
Major Sports Communication
Personal information
Born: (2004-09-19) September 19, 2004 (age 20)
Phenix City, Alabama, U.S.
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight255 lb (116 kg)
Career history
College
Bowl games
High school Central (Phenix City, Alabama)
Career highlights and awards

Tomarrion Parker (born September 19, 2004) is an American football defensive end for the Clemson Tigers.

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High school career

Parker attended Central High School in Phenix City, Alabama. [1] As a senior he had 63 tackles and 12 sacks. Parker was selected to play in the 2023 All-American Bowl. [2] A four star prospect, he originally committed to Penn State University to play college football before changing to Clemson University. [3] [4]

College career

Parker earned immediate playing time his true freshman year at Clemson in 2023. [5] [6] He recorded his first career sack in his second game against the Florida Atlantic Owls. [7]

College statistics

SeasonGamesTackles
TotalSoloAstTFLSacks
Clemson Tigers
2023 1332171512.55.5
Career 1332171512.55.5

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References

  1. ↑ A-List No. 11: Central-Phenix City’s Tomarrion Parker plays with ‘reckless abandon’
  2. ↑ Four-Star Prospect Tomarrion Parker Set to be Welcomed to 2023 All-American Bowl with Virtual Jersey Presentation
  3. ↑ Penn State recruiting: Lions land commitment from Tomarrion Parker, a top-10 defensive lineman from Alabama
  4. ↑ Thomas, Ben (November 21, 2022). "Central-Phenix City DL commits to Dabo Swinney, Clemson". AL.com. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  5. ↑ Clemson football camp produces more buzz-worthy freshmen
  6. ↑ Clemson’s T.J. Parker, Peter Woods bring Alabama talents to D-line
  7. ↑ Clemson football's offense starts well, finishes less so in blowout win over FAU
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