T.J. Parker
21-Year-Old
2025 Defense Stats
TCKL
0
SACKS
0.0
INT
0
FF
0
TD
0
2026 Projections
Bound for Buffalo
The Bills selected Parker in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 35th overall.
ANALYSIS
After trading back and eventually out of the first round three times Thursday, the Bills addressed the defensive side of the ball with their first pick of the draft by selecting Parker. The Clemson product had his best season as a sophomore in 2024, when he posted 57 total tackles, including 11.0 sacks, and six forced fumbles across 14 games. Parker's numbers dipped noticeably in 2025, but he still finished his three-year college career with more tackles for a loss (41.5) than games played (39). He found success at Clemson for his combination of motor, power and speed, though that will be something he'll need to work on to adjust to NFL-level blocking. Parker joins a Bills pass-rush group that's headlined by Greg Rousseau and Bradley Chubb.
After trading back and eventually out of the first round three times Thursday, the Bills addressed the defensive side of the ball with their first pick of the draft by selecting Parker. The Clemson product had his best season as a sophomore in 2024, when he posted 57 total tackles, including 11.0 sacks, and six forced fumbles across 14 games. Parker's numbers dipped noticeably in 2025, but he still finished his three-year college career with more tackles for a loss (41.5) than games played (39). He found success at Clemson for his combination of motor, power and speed, though that will be something he'll need to work on to adjust to NFL-level blocking. Parker joins a Bills pass-rush group that's headlined by Greg Rousseau and Bradley Chubb.
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Measurables Review
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How do T.J. Parker's measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 4"Weight
263 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.68 secVertical Jump
34.0 inBroad Jump
120 inBench Press
0 repsHand Length
9.50 inArm Length
33.13 in
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Earning first-round buzz
Parker's performance during the practice week leading up to Saturday's Senior Bowl showcase should help push the Clemson edge rusher into a first-round selection in the 2026 NFL Draft, Matt Miller of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Parker, designated by Miller as the week's top performer, demonstrated a consistent ability to overcome offensive linemen with a diverse set of moves transferable to the NFL. While Parker's collegiate peak included 11.5 sacks in 2024, his draft stock took a hit following a 5.5-sack campaign in 2025. He is currently ranked as the third-best edge-rushing prospect by ESPN's Mel Kiper, with NFL.com's Eric Edholm projecting Parker's selection by the Bears with the 25th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Parker, designated by Miller as the week's top performer, demonstrated a consistent ability to overcome offensive linemen with a diverse set of moves transferable to the NFL. While Parker's collegiate peak included 11.5 sacks in 2024, his draft stock took a hit following a 5.5-sack campaign in 2025. He is currently ranked as the third-best edge-rushing prospect by ESPN's Mel Kiper, with NFL.com's Eric Edholm projecting Parker's selection by the Bears with the 25th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.