*This story can also be found in the October 5 edition of the Arkansas State Football digital game day program* Early on in his career, Arkansas State linebacker Justin Parks strived to be a leader.
Even as a freshman in 2021, the now-senior Parks wanted to be someone others emulated, whether that be his playing style, work ethic, drive or passion for the game. Fast-forward four years later, Parks is one of just three current four-year captains in the Football Bowl Subdivision – the other two being Utah's Cam Rising and Auburn's Payton Thorne.