{{Short description|American football player (born 1987)}} {{Use American English|date=September 2025}} {{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}} {{Infobox NFL biography | name = Ron Parker | image = | image_size = | caption = | current_team = | number = 36, 25, 38 | position = Safety | birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=y|1987|8|17}} | birth_place = St. Helena Island, South Carolina, U.S. | death_date = | death_place = | height_ft = 6 | height_in = 0 | weight_lbs = 206 | high_school = Beaufort {{nowrap|(Beaufort, South Carolina)}} | college = Newberry | undraftedyear = 2011 | pastteams = * Seattle Seahawks ({{NFL Year|2011}})* * Oakland Raiders ({{NFL Year|2011}}) * Seattle Seahawks ({{NFL Year|2011}}) * Carolina Panthers ({{NFL Year|2012}}) * Seattle Seahawks ({{NFL Year|2012}}) * Kansas City Chiefs ({{NFL Year|2013}}–{{NFL Year|2017}}) * Atlanta Falcons ({{NFL Year|2018}})* * Kansas City Chiefs ({{NFL Year|2018}}) | statlabel1 = Total tackles | statvalue1 = 397 | statlabel2 = Sacks | statvalue2 = 8.0 | statlabel3 = Forced fumbles | statvalue3 = 5 | statlabel4 = Pass deflections | statvalue4 = 48 | statlabel5 = Interceptions | statvalue5 = 11 | statlabel6 = Defensive touchdowns | statvalue6 = 1 | pfr = ParkRo01 }}
'''Ron Parker''' (born August 17, 1987) is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Newberry Wolves and was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He was also a member of the Oakland Raiders, Carolina Panthers, Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Falcons.
==Early life== Parker's father, Ronzo, was a truck driver and his mother Rose worked at a Montessori public school. Parker has a twin named Don and he has an older sister Ronique. Parker was raised near Beaufort, South Carolina. Attended Beaufort High School, Lady's Island Middle and St Helena Elementary.<ref>{{cite web | title=Thrice-cut Chiefs cornerback Ron Parker finally finding a home | work=KansasCity.com | url=http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article835770.html |access-date=July 30, 2014}}</ref>
==College career== Parker attended Newberry College and played for the Wolves in the South Atlantic Conference in NCAA Division II. In 2009, he was selected to the first team All-American by Don Hansen's Football Gazette and to the second team All-American by D2Football.com and Daktronics.<ref name="KC">{{cite web | title=Newberry's Ron Parker makes big impression in Chiefs' 17-16 win over Cowboys | work=NewberryWolves.com | url=http://www.newberrywolves.com/fb/news/2013-14/5344/newberrys-ron-parker-makes-big-impression-in-chiefs-17-16-win-over-cowboys/#.VPzBffnF95c | access-date=September 16, 2013 | archive-date=August 26, 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170826074348/http://www.newberrywolves.com/fb/news/2013-14/5344/newberrys-ron-parker-makes-big-impression-in-chiefs-17-16-win-over-cowboys/#.VPzBffnF95c | url-status=dead }}</ref> Parker also was selected to the first team all-Super Region selection by Daktronics and also was named to the all-South Atlantic Conference first team.<ref name="KC" /> Parker was selected to the first team All-American by D2Football.com and Don Hansen's Football Gazette.<ref name="KC" /> Parker was selected to the second team All-American by Daktronics and a third team Little All-American by the Associated Press following his senior season.<ref name="KC" />
==Professional career== {{nfl predraft | height ft = 6 | height in = 0 | weight = 206 | dash = 4.35 | ten split = 1.51 | twenty split = 2.49 | shuttle = 4.15 | cone drill = 6.74 | vertical = 32 | broad ft = 10 | broad in = 3 | bench = 17 | wonderlic = | arm span = | hand span = | note = All values are from Newberry's Pro Day.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.draftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=104010&draftyear=2011&genpos=ss |title=Ron Parker, DS #28 SS, Newberry |work=NFL.com |access-date=October 22, 2018}}</ref> }}
===Seattle Seahawks (first stint)=== Parker went undrafted in the 2011 NFL draft. On July 26, 2011, the Seattle Seahawks signed Parker to a three-year, $1.39 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $1,000 as an undrafted free agent.<ref>{{cite web|title=Seahawks Agree to Terms with 19 Undrafted Rookie Free Agents|url=http://www.seahawks.com/news/2011/07/26/seahawks-agree-terms-19-undrafted-rookie-free-agents|website=Seahawks.com|date=July 26, 2011|access-date=May 28, 2017}}</ref><ref name="spotrac">{{cite web |title=Spotrac.com: Ron Parker contract |url=https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/ron-parker-8973/ |access-date=October 22, 2018 |website=Spotrac.com}}</ref> He was released on August 31, but re-signed to the practice squad on September 5.<ref>{{cite web|title=Seahawks Make Roster Moves|url=http://www.seahawks.com/news/2011/08/31/seahawks-make-roster-moves|website=Seahawks.com|date=August 31, 2011|access-date=May 28, 2017}}</ref> On September 22, the Seahawks released Parker.<ref name="Fox">{{cite web|title=Ron Parker Transactions|url=http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/ron-parker-player-transactions|website=FoxSports.com}}</ref>
===Oakland Raiders=== On September 26, 2011, the Oakland Raiders signed Parker to their practice squad.<ref>{{cite web |title=ESPN.com: Oakland Raiders Transactions |url=http://www.espn.in/nfl/team/transactions/_/name/oak/season/2011 |access-date=October 22, 2018 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> On October 1, he was promoted to the Raiders' active roster.<ref name="Fox"/> On October 2, Parker made his professional regular season debut during a 31–19 loss to the New England Patriots in Week 4. On October 22, the Raiders released Parker.<ref>{{cite web|title=Raiders sign Dave Rayner as insurance|url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/7136158/oakland-raiders-sign-dave-rayner-case-sebastian-janikowski-inactive|website=ESPN.com|date=October 22, 2011|access-date=May 28, 2017}}</ref>
===Seattle Seahawks (second stint)=== On October 24, 2011, the Seattle Seahawks claimed Parker off waivers.<ref>{{cite web|title=Seahawks Place Thurmond on Injured Reserve|url=http://www.seahawks.com/news/2011/10/24/seahawks-place-thurmond-injured-reserve|website=Seahawks.com|date=October 24, 2011|access-date=May 28, 2017}}</ref> Head coach Pete Carroll named Parker the sixth cornerback on the depth chart, behind Richard Sherman, Brandon Browner, Byron Maxwell, Roy Lewis, and Kennard Cox.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Seattle Seahawks Depth Chart: 12/01/2011 |url=https://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/126/SEA |access-date=October 22, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com}}</ref> Parker appeared in five games as a rookie in 2011, but was unable to record a statistic.
Throughout training camp in 2012, Parker competed for a roster spot as a backup cornerback against Roy Lewis, Phillip Adams, Jeremy Lane, and Coye Francies.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Seattle Seahawks Depth Chart: 08/01/2012 |url=https://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/134/SEA |access-date=October 22, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com}}</ref> On August 26, 2012, the Seattle Seahawks waived Parker.<ref name="Fox"/>
===Carolina Panthers=== On September 2, 2012, the Carolina Panthers signed Parker to their practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=DT Edwards, S Jones ready to make difference|url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/DT-Edwards-S-Jones-ready-to-make-difference/ab79878d-d21a-41e1-8585-3164342db13f|author=Strickland, Bryan|website=Panthers.com|date=September 2, 2012|access-date=May 28, 2017|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121116235500/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/DT-Edwards-S-Jones-ready-to-make-difference/ab79878d-d21a-41e1-8585-3164342db13f|archive-date=November 16, 2012}}</ref> On October 6, Parker was promoted to their active roster. In a Week 5 game against the Seattle Seahawks, Parker recorded his first career tackle during a 16–12 loss. The following day, Carolina released Parker, but re-signed him to their practice squad two days later.<ref>{{cite web|title=Notes: Panthers keep options open at middle LB|url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Notes-Panthers-keep-options-open-at-middle-LB/157ab813-f80d-4eb1-a660-90a251c66a7d|author=Henson, Max|website=Panthers.com|date=October 8, 2012|access-date=May 28, 2017|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306030642/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Notes-Panthers-keep-options-open-at-middle-LB/157ab813-f80d-4eb1-a660-90a251c66a7d|archive-date=March 6, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Notes: Gettis set to practice; Olsen welcomes twins|url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Notes-Gettis-set-to-practice-Olsen-welcomes-twins/de3aff81-579e-4c8e-b747-dac2284007df|author=Strickland, Bryan|website=Panthers.com|date=October 10, 2012|access-date=May 28, 2017|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121114034838/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Notes-Gettis-set-to-practice-Olsen-welcomes-twins/de3aff81-579e-4c8e-b747-dac2284007df|archive-date=November 14, 2012}}</ref> On October 17, Parker was promoted to the active roster to replace an injured Kenny Onatolu, then later released and signed to the practice squad on November 7.<ref name="Fox"/><ref>{{Cite web |title=Panthers claim LB Hogue |url=https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-claim-lb-hogue-8638321 |access-date=2023-10-03 |website=www.panthers.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
===Seattle Seahawks (third stint)=== On December 5, 2012, Parker was signed by the Seahawks off the Panthers' practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Seahawks Make Roster Moves|url=http://www.seahawks.com/news/2012/12/05/seahawks-make-roster-moves|website=Seahawks.com|date=December 5, 2012|access-date=May 28, 2017|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150906104826/http://www.seahawks.com/news/2012/12/05/seahawks-make-roster-moves|archive-date=September 6, 2015}}</ref> On December 16, Parker collected a season-high two solo tackles in the Seahawks' 50–17 victory against the Buffalo Bills in Week 15. On December 28, Parker was released, but signed to the practice squad three days later.<ref>{{cite web|title=Seahawks Make Roster Moves|url=http://www.seahawks.com/news/2012/12/31/seahawks-make-roster-moves|website=Seahawks.com|date=December 31, 2012|access-date=May 28, 2017}}</ref> Parker finished the 2012 NFL season with three solo tackles in five games and zero starts.<ref>{{cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Ron Parker (2012) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/ronparker/2530794/gamelogs?season=2012 |access-date=October 23, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>
On January 15, 2013, the Seattle Seahawks signed Parker to a two-year, $1.20 million contract.<ref name="spotrac"/>
Throughout training camp, Parker competed for a roster spot as a backup cornerback against DeShawn Shead, Will Blackmon, Byron Maxwell, Tharold Simon, and Walter Thurmond.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Seattle Seahawks Depth Chart: 07/01/2013 |url=https://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/148/SEA |access-date=October 22, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com}}</ref> On August 13, Parker was released.<ref name="Fox"/>
===Kansas City Chiefs (first stint)=== ====2013==== On September 1, 2013, the Kansas City Chiefs claimed Parker off of waivers, replacing Jalil Brown.<ref>{{cite web|title=Chiefs Announce Roster Transactions|url=http://www.chiefs.com/news/article-2/Chiefs-Announce-Roster-Transactions/eeaa57a3-fa04-48cf-9fcf-956d0599aa51|author=Ferrin, Reid|website=Chiefs.com|date=September 1, 2013|access-date=May 28, 2017|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160725210423/http://www.chiefs.com/news/article-2/Chiefs-Announce-Roster-Transactions/eeaa57a3-fa04-48cf-9fcf-956d0599aa51|archive-date=July 25, 2016}}</ref> Head coach Andy Reid named Parker the fifth cornerback on the depth chart to start the regular season, behind Sean Smith, Brandon Flowers, Dunta Robinson, and Marcus Cooper.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Kansas City Chiefs Depth Chart: 09/05/2013 |url=https://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/150/KC |access-date=October 23, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com}}</ref>
On September 15, Parker recorded one tackle and made his first career sack on Cowboys' quarterback Tony Romo during the Chiefs' 17–16 win against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 2.<ref>{{cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Week 2-2013: Dallas Cowboys at Chicago Bears |url=https://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013091507/2013/REG2/cowboys@chiefs |access-date=October 23, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> On December 15, in the Chiefs' 56–31 victory against the Oakland Raiders in Week 15, Parker broke up a pass and made his first career interception off a pass attempt by Raiders' quarterback Terrelle Pryor. While it was originally intended for tight end Nick Kasa, Parker returned it for a 15-yard gain in the fourth quarter.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kansas City Chiefs at Oakland Raiders - December 15th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201312150rai.htm |access-date=October 23, 2018 |website=pro-football-reference.com}}</ref> In Week 17, Parker earned his first career start and collected a season-high six solo tackles, broke up two passes, and intercepted a pass by quarterback Philip Rivers during a 27–24 loss against the San Diego Chargers. He finished the 2013 NFL season with 17 solo tackles, three pass deflections, two interceptions and one sack, playing in 16 games and starting in one.<ref name="career">{{cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Ron Parker (career) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/ronparker/2530794/careerstats |access-date=October 23, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>
The Kansas City Chiefs finished the 2013 NFL season as second in the AFC West with an 11–5 record and earned a Wild Card berth. On January 4, 2014, Parker appeared in his first career post-season game and made one solo tackle in their 45–44 loss to the Indianapolis Colts in the AFC Wild Card Game.
====2014==== Throughout training camp, Parker competed to be a starting cornerback against Sean Smith, Marcus Cooper, and Phillip Gaines.<ref>{{cite web |title=Chiefs working on competition at cornerback |url=http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-chiefs-working-on-competition-at-cornerback-2014jul26-story.html |access-date=October 23, 2018 |newspaper=San Diego Union Tribune |date=July 26, 2014}}</ref> Reid named Parker as a starting cornerback for the 2014 season. He started alongside CB Marcus Cooper, and safeties Eric Berry and Husain Abdullah.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kansas City Chiefs 2014 Virtual Program: Depth Chart Analysis, X-Factors & More |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2183086-kansas-city-chiefs-2014-virtual-program-depth-chart-analysis-x-factors-more |access-date=October 23, 2018 |website=bleacherreport.com |date=September 1, 2014}}</ref>
In the Kansas City Chiefs' season-opener against the Tennessee Titans, he recorded six solo tackles and broke up a pass in their 26-10 loss. For Weeks 3 through 8, Parker started at strong safety in place of Eric Berry, who was inactive with an ankle injury. On October 26, Parker made four solo tackles, a pass deflection, a sack, and intercepted a pass during a 34–7 victory against the St. Louis Rams in Week 8. In Week 11, he made a season-high 11 solo tackles in the Chiefs' 24–20 win against the Seattle Seahawks.<ref>{{cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Ron Parker (2014) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/ronparker/2530794/gamelogs?season=2014 |access-date=October 23, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> Parker was moved to strong safety for the last five games of the regular season, after Eric Berry was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma.<ref>{{cite web |title=With Ron Parker moving to safety, Chiefs look at cornerbacks |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/11/27/with-ron-parker-moving-to-safety-chiefs-look-at-cornerbacks/ |access-date=October 23, 2018 |website=profootballtalk.nbcsports.com |date=November 27, 2014}}</ref> He finished the 2014 NFL season with a career-high 94 combined tackles (81 solo), 12 pass deflections, one interception, one sack, and a forced fumble, playing in 16 games with 15 starts.<ref name="career"/>
====2015==== Parker became an unrestricted free agent in 2015 and received interest from multiple teams, including the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Atlanta Falcons, the New York Giants, and the New York Jets.<ref>{{cite web |title='Multiple teams' inquire about Chiefs safety Ron Parker |url=https://footballmaven.io/chiefs/news/multiple-teams-inquire-about-chiefs-safety-ron-parker-26kmJCJCnEuM9OY2XgSDFw/ |access-date=October 23, 2018 |website=footballmaven.io |date=March 7, 2015}}</ref> On March 16, 2015, the Kansas City Chiefs signed Parker to a five-year, $30 million contract that included $8 million guaranteed, and a signing bonus of $5 million.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ron Parker agrees to 5-year deal with Chiefs, per report|url=http://www.arrowheadpride.com/2015/3/14/8215311/ron-parker-contract-chiefs-free-agency|author=Conner, Matt|website=ArrowheadPride.com|date=March 14, 2015|access-date=May 28, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Breaking down Ron Parker's contract |url=http://www.espn.com/blog/kansas-city-chiefs/post/_/id/11045/11045 |access-date=October 23, 2018 |website=espn.com}}</ref>
Parker entered training camp slated as the starting strong safety. Reid named him starter, alongside free safety Husain Abdullah.<ref>{{cite web |title=Take a look at the Chiefs' depth chart for the Texans in Week 1 |url=https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/kansas-city-chiefs-houston-texans-marcus-peters-cb-depth-chart-starter-090815 |access-date=October 23, 2018 |website=FoxSports.com |date=September 8, 2016}}</ref>
In Week 4, he collected a season-high eight combined tackles in the Chiefs' 36-21 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. On November 1, Parker recorded four solo tackles and made a season-high two sacks on Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford during a 45–10 win against the Detroit Lions in Week 8.
He amassed a total of five sacks that season, setting a Chiefs single-season sack record for defensive backs. He finished the season with 78 tackles, 12 passes defensed, a forced fumble, and three interceptions.
Parker set a franchise record for most career sacks by a defensive back in Week 17, when he sacked Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article53571745.html|title=Ron Parker's Blitzing Skill Gives Chiefs Another Weapon|last=Grathoff|first=Pete|date=January 7, 2016|website=The Kansas City Star|access-date=}}</ref>
==== 2016 ==== In the 2016 season, Parker started all 16 games for the Chiefs at safety again, recording 61 tackles, 12 passes defensed, two forced fumbles, and an interception.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ron Parker Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/ParkRo01.htm |access-date=2023-08-27 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
==== 2017 ==== In 2017, Parker once again started all 16 games for Kansas City. He made 67 tackles and recorded two interceptions. He also recovered two fumbles.
On March 12, 2018, after refusing to take a pay cut for the team to make cap space, Parker was released by the Chiefs after five seasons.<ref>{{cite web|title=Chiefs release starting safety Ron Parker, LB Tamba Hali|url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/22734760/kansas-city-chiefs-cut-starting-safety-ron-parker-tamba-hali|author=Raanan, Jordan|website=ESPN.com|date=March 12, 2018}}</ref>
===Atlanta Falcons=== On June 25, 2018, Parker signed with the Atlanta Falcons.<ref>{{cite web|title=Falcons sign former Chiefs safety Ron Parker|url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-sign-former-chiefs-safety-ron-parker|author=McFadden, Will|website=AtlantaFalcons.com|date=June 25, 2018}}</ref> After playing in 4 preseason games and making a combined six tackles, he was released on August 31.<ref>{{cite web|title=Falcons waive Ron Parker, Austin Pasztor; agree to injury settlement with Leon McFadden|url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-waive-ron-parker-austin-pasztor-agree-to-injury-settlement-with-leon-mcf|author=McFadden, Will|website=AtlantaFalcons.com|date=August 31, 2018}}</ref>
===Kansas City Chiefs (second stint)=== For the second time in his career, Parker signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on September 2, 2018.<ref>{{cite web |title=Chiefs continue secondary overhaul, sign safety Ron Parker |url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/24559727/kansas-city-chiefs-sign-safety-ron-parker-put-daniel-sorensen-injured-reserve |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> He played in 15 games with 14 starts, finishing third on the team with 77 tackles, along with five passes deflected and two interceptions. On October 21, Parker scored his first NFL touchdown after intercepting a pass from Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton and returning it 33 yards.
On January 15, 2019, after activating Laurent Duvernay-Tardif from injured reserve, Parker was released by the Chiefs.<ref>{{cite web|title=Chiefs activate guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif from IR|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/chiefs-activate-guard-laurent-duvernay-tardif-from-ir-0ap3000001010853|author=Gordon, Grant|website=NFL.com|date=January 15, 2019}}</ref>
===Retirement=== After remaining a free agent for the 2019 season, Parker announced his retirement on January 6, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-01-06 |title=Ron Parker retires, thanks Chiefs for 'believing in me' |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28433832/ron-parker-retires-thanks-chiefs-believing-me |access-date=2025-05-18 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>
==NFL career statistics== {| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" ! colspan="2"| Legend |- | '''Bold''' | Career high |}
===Regular season=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- !rowspan="2"| Year !rowspan="2"| Team !colspan="2"| Games !colspan="5"| Tackles !colspan="5"| Interceptions !colspan="4"| Fumbles |- ! GP !! GS !! Cmb !! Solo !! Ast !! Sck !! TFL !! Int !! Yds !! TD !! Lng !! PD !! FF !! FR !! Yds !! TD |- ! rowspan="2" | 2011 !! OAK | 3 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 |- ! SEA | 2 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 |- ! rowspan="2" | 2012 !! CAR | 3 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 |- ! SEA | 2 || 0 || 2 || 2 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 |- ! 2013 !! KAN | '''16''' || 1 || 17 || 17 || 0 || 1.0 || 0 || 2 || 29 || 0 || 15 || 3 || 1 || '''3''' || '''22''' || 0 |- ! 2014 !! KAN | '''16''' || 15 || '''94''' || '''84''' || 10 || 1.0 || 2 || 1 || 10 || 0 || 10 || '''12''' || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 |- ! 2015 !! KAN | '''16''' || '''16''' || 78 || 67 || 11 || '''5.0''' || '''6''' || '''3''' || 5 || 0 || 5 || '''12''' || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 |- ! 2016 !! KAN | '''16''' || '''16''' || 61 || 52 || 9 || 0.0 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 1 || '''12''' || '''2''' || 0 || 0 || 0 |- ! 2017 !! KAN | 15 || 15 || 67 || 58 || 9 || 0.0 || 0 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 4 || 0 || 2 || 7 || 0 |- ! 2018 !! KAN | 15 || 14 || 77 || 64 || '''13''' || 1.0 || 1 || 2 || '''33''' || '''1''' || '''33''' || 5 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 |- ! colspan="2"| !! 104 !! 77 !! 397 !! 345 !! 52 !! 8.0 !! 10 !! 11 !! 78 !! 1 !! 33 !! 48 !! 5 !! 5 !! 29 !! 0 |}
===Playoffs=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- !rowspan="2"| Year !rowspan="2"| Team !colspan="2"| Games !colspan="5"| Tackles !colspan="5"| Interceptions !colspan="4"| Fumbles |- ! GP !! GS !! Cmb !! Solo !! Ast !! Sck !! TFL !! Int !! Yds !! TD !! Lng !! PD !! FF !! FR !! Yds !! TD |- ! 2013 !! KAN | 1 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 |- ! 2015 !! KAN | '''2''' || '''2''' || '''10''' || '''6''' || '''4''' || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 |- ! 2016 !! KAN | 1 || 1 || 5 || 4 || 1 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 |- ! 2017 !! KAN | 1 || 1 || 5 || 5 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 |- ! 2018 !! KAN | 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 |- ! colspan="2"| !! 6 !! 4 !! 21 !! 16 !! 5 !! 0.0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 |}
==References== {{Reflist|30em}}
==External links== *[http://newberryathleticsite.com/profile.asp?playerID=1492 Newberry Wolves bio]
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