Augustus "Gus" Parrish (born March 19, 1987) is a former American football offensive tackle. He was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Kent State University. He is now the head coach at Bowie High School (Maryland).

Augustus Parrish
Personal information
Born: (1987-03-19) March 19, 1987 (age 37)
Washington, D.C.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:303 lb (137 kg)
Career information
College:Kent State
Position:Offensive tackle
Undrafted:2009
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • 2× Second-team All-MAC (2007–2008)
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

Professional career edit

New Orleans Saints edit

After going undrafted in the 2009 NFL Draft, Parrish was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent on May 6. However, the team waived him on June 4.

Cincinnati Bengals edit

Parrish was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals on August 3, 2009. His attempt to make the Bengals' roster was chronicled on the HBO series Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Cincinnati Bengals.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ "Hard Knocks IV: Cutdown day looms". 2 September 2009.

External links edit