Jacob Parrish

Jacob Parrish (born February 29, 2004) is an American football cornerback for the Kansas State Wildcats.

Jacob Parrish
Kansas State Wildcats – No. 10
PositionCornerback
ClassJunior
Personal information
Born: (2004-02-29) February 29, 2004
Jefferson City, Missouri, U.S.
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight183 lb (83 kg)
Career history
College
High schoolOlathe North (Olathe, Kansas)

Early life and high school

Parrish 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

In 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
  1. Robinett, Kellis. "'Too talented not to play': This K-State freshman tops list of Wildcats up-and-comers". Wichita Eagle. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
  2. Eldrige, Taylor. "The Parrish brothers of Olathe North dominate Kansas high school state track meet". Wichita Eagle. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
  3. Sloan, Nick; Jones, Neal (13 June 2022). "'Once in a lifetime': Parrish Brothers leaving their mark on Olathe North track program". KCTV5.com. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
  4. Fritchen, Scott (22 August 2023). "Olathe's Jacob Parrish: Coming a Long Way in a Short Time". Olathe Reporter. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
  5. Green, Arne (27 August 2023). "Kansas State football's VJ Payne and Jacob Parrish ready to take next step in secondary". The Topeka Capital-Journal. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
  6. Green, Arne (4 November 2023). "K-State football recap: Texas edges Wildcats in overtime, 33-30". The Topeka Capital-Journal. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
  7. "Jacob Parrish 2023 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
  8. "2022 All-Big 12 Football Awards Announced". Big 12 Conference. 30 November 2022. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
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