Parker Joins Bills, Boosts Pass Rush

0:00On April 28th, Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Bean grabbed Clemson defensive end Parker with the 35th overall pick to beef up their pass rush. This guy is all about physical play, loving contact with his long arms, speed and power. He calls himself nasty on defense, running to the ball to deliver pain in both run and pass situations. Parker thrived as a defensive end in Clemson's 4-2-5 scheme, but now he's switching to outside linebacker and Buffalo's new 3-4 defense. Under coordinator Jim Leonhard, he embraces it, saying his versatility lets him rush the passer, stop the run, or even drop into coverage, making him a 3-down threat. The Bills needed depth behind edge rushers, Bradley Chubb, and Greg were so, where free agency was too pricey. With Ed Oliver inside, Parker adds that spark on a team-friendly rookie deal, giving cap-fut's ability for a rotation that can go four deep on any down. His Clemson tape shows 21-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 tackles for loss over his career, starting 39 straight games.

1:05Bean loves his speed, power, and moves, noting flashes of consistency despite not matching prior sack numbers. Parker's motor never quits. Parker wants to be a bill for life, drawing discipline and respect from his dad, an 11-year army vet. He digs Buffalo's football crazy fans in strong culture, ready to lead and thrive in the mafia's energy as this defense builds toward big playoff. Runs.