Here’s the latest installment of our Miami Dolphins Q&A, where South Florida Sun Sentinel writers Safid Deen and Omar Kelly answer questions from readers.
A: The Dolphins made Parker the team’s first-round pick in 2015 because the decision-makers were tantalized by his blend of size, speed and athleticism. Problem is, Parker struggled to stay healthy at the University of Louisville, and his durability issues followed him to the NFL for his first four seasons.
While Parker never suffered a serious season-ending injury, the foot, calf, hamstring, back issues he was plagued with season after season kept him from delivering on his potential.