Derek Parish is a DL out of Houston. The tier model reads him as a bust-risk — 1% elite, 8% starter.
Physicality
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Good pop into first contact as bull rusher.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “His body type, toughness and knockback mentality make him a strong candidate to transition to the fullback position.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Parish might not hear his name called during the draft, but his special teams potential gives him a solid chance to make a team.”
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“…Parish is an active, full-steam-ahead edge defender, but his short arms will be detrimental in helping him get away from blockers, both as a run defender and pass rusher. His body type, toughness and knockback mentality make him a strong candidate to transition to the fullback position. Parish might not hear his name called during the draft, but his special teams potential gives him a solid chance to make a team.…”
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