Jacob Parrish (born February 29, 2004) is an American football cornerback for the Kansas State Wildcats.
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| Position | Cornerback |
| Class | Junior |
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| Born: | February 29, 2004 Jefferson City, Missouri, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 183 lb (83 kg) |
| Career history | |
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| High school | Olathe North (Olathe, Kansas) |
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Early life and high school
editParrish attended high school at Olathe North. During his senior season, Parrish notched 55 tackles and six interceptions.[1] Coming out of high school, Parrish was a track and football star, however he decided to commit to play college football for the Kansas State Wildcats.[2][3]
College career
editIn Parrish's freshman season in 2022, he totaled 14 tackles, three pass deflections, and a fumble recovery.[4] Heading into the 2023 season, Parrish earned a starting spot on the Wildcats defense.[5] In week ten of the 2023 season, Parrish recorded two interceptions, but Kansas State would fall to Texas 33-30.[6] Parrish finished his breakout 2023 season, with 44 tackles, nine pass deflections, and four interceptions, as he was named a honorable mention all Big-12 selection.[7][8]
References
edit- ^ Robinett, Kellis. "'Too talented not to play': This K-State freshman tops list of Wildcats up-and-comers". Wichita Eagle. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
- ^ Eldrige, Taylor. "The Parrish brothers of Olathe North dominate Kansas high school state track meet". Wichita Eagle. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
- ^ Sloan, Nick; Jones, Neal (June 13, 2022). "'Once in a lifetime': Parrish Brothers leaving their mark on Olathe North track program". KCTV5.com. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
- ^ Fritchen, Scott (August 22, 2023). "Olathe's Jacob Parrish: Coming a Long Way in a Short Time". Olathe Reporter. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
- ^ Green, Arne (August 27, 2023). "Kansas State football's VJ Payne and Jacob Parrish ready to take next step in secondary". The Topeka Capital-Journal. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
- ^ Green, Arne (November 4, 2023). "K-State football recap: Texas edges Wildcats in overtime, 33-30". The Topeka Capital-Journal. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
- ^ "Jacob Parrish 2023 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
- ^ "2022 All-Big 12 Football Awards Announced". Big 12 Conference. November 30, 2022. Retrieved May 9, 2024.