About Chris Parker
Born 1972. Chris Parker is an American american football player.
Christopher Lee Parker (born December 31, 1972) is an American former professional football running back who played one season with the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Marshall University.
Early life and college Christopher Lee Parker was born on December 31, 1972, in Lynchburg, Virginia. He attended Heritage High School in Lynchburg. He finished with career totals of 5,311 yards and 64 touchdowns. Parker was among the candidates on the 2020 ballot for the College Football Hall of Fame.
Professional career Parker signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars on April 25, 1996, after going undrafted in the 1996 NFL draft. He was waived on August 19, and signed to the team's practice squad on September 24, 1996. He was released on August 10, 1998.
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American football player (born 1972)
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Chris Parker was born on 31 December 1972 in Lynchburg.
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