Wayshawn Parker

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Wayshawn Parker
Utah Utes–No. 1
Position Running back
ClassSophomore
Personal information
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight206 lb (93 kg)
Career history
College
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.

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Early life and high school

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

Washington State

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

On December 20, 2024, Parker announced that he would transfer to Utah. [7]

Personal life

Parker is related to rapper OMB Peezy. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 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.
  2. ↑ "Wayshawn Parker". Washington State Cougars Athletics. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
  3. ↑ Woods, Greg (26 September 2023). "Washington State gets commitment from California running back". The Seattle Times. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ Taylor, Sam. "WSU running back Wayshawn Parker to enter transfer portal". Moscow Pullman Daily-News. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
  6. ↑ Woods, Greg (5 December 2024). "WSU Cougars running back Wayshawn Parker enters transfer portal". The Seattle Times. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
  7. ↑ Jones, Jason (December 20, 2024). "Washington State running back Wayshawn Parker transfers to Utah". Sports Illustrated . Retrieved January 2, 2025.
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