David Parry

David Robert Parry (born March 7, 1992) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Stanford Cardinal, and was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL draft.

Early life and college Raised in Daly City, California, before moving to Iowa, Parry attended Linn-Mar High School in Marion, Iowa, and was a three-year varsity letterwinner at offensive and defensive tackle. He agreed to terms with the Colts on May 6. Parry started all 16 games in the 2015 season, recording 31 tackles and 1 sack. Parry started all 16 games during the 2016 season recording 47 tackles and 3 sacks, including a game-saving sack against the Packers.

On September 2, 2017, Parry was waived by the Colts.

New Orleans Saints On September 4, 2017, Parry was signed to the practice squad of the New Orleans Saints. He was promoted to the active roster on September 20, 2017. He was placed on injured reserve on September 27, 2017.

Minnesota Vikings On May 16, 2018, Parry signed with the Minnesota Vikings. After playing in both of the Vikings' first two games of the 2018 season, recording one sack against the Green Bay Packers in Week 2, Parry was released on September 19, 2018. He was re-signed on October 16, 2018. He was released again on October 27, 2018.

New England Patriots On January 9, 2019, Parry signed a reserve/future contract with the New England Patriots. He was released during final roster cuts on August 30, 2019.

Arizona Cardinals On January 6, 2021, Parry signed a reserve/future contract with the Arizona Cardinals. He was released on August 24, 2021.

Personal life Parry's mother is of American Samoan descent and served in the United States Army.

On February 25, 2017, Parry was arrested in Scottsdale, Arizona on suspicion of robbery, auto theft, criminal damage, resisting arrest and DUI charges. He was later charged with felony robbery, felony unlawful use of transportation and misdemeanor threats. On April 26, 2017, he pled guilty one count each of disorderly conduct and attempted unlawful means of transportation. Sentencing was set for May 31, 2017; he is expected to be sentenced to supervised probation.