Wayshawn Parker

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Wayshawn Parker
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Position Running back
ClassFreshman
Personal information
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight199 lb (90 kg)
Career history
College
High school Grant Union

Wayshawn Parker is an American football running back who is currently in the NCAA transfer portal. 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]

Personal life

Parker is related to rapper OMB Peezy. [1]

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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. "Washington State gets commitment from California running back". The Seattle Times. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
  4. Woods, Greg. "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. "WSU Cougars running back Wayshawn Parker enters transfer portal". The Seattle Times. Retrieved December 8, 2024.