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 (age 20)
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

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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

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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

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  1. ^ Robinett, Kellis. "'Too talented not to play': This K-State freshman tops list of Wildcats up-and-comers". Wichita Eagle. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  2. ^ Eldrige, Taylor. "The Parrish brothers of Olathe North dominate Kansas high school state track meet". Wichita Eagle. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ Fritchen, Scott (August 22, 2023). "Olathe's Jacob Parrish: Coming a Long Way in a Short Time". Olathe Reporter. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ Green, Arne (November 4, 2023). "K-State football recap: Texas edges Wildcats in overtime, 33-30". The Topeka Capital-Journal. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  7. ^ "Jacob Parrish 2023 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  8. ^ "2022 All-Big 12 Football Awards Announced". Big 12 Conference. November 30, 2022. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
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