With the emergence of Patrick Ricard with the Baltimore Ravens as an impactful two-way player, teams across the NFL continue to search of that versatile, two-way piece that can become a much more valuable roster spot overall.
Though that type of player hasn’t quite entered the league in recent seasons, Houston standout Derek Parish, a fullback and defensive end who was a team captain for the Cougars in 2022, looks like the next Ricard-type to enter the NFL.
Compete in Las Vegas at the 98th East-West Shrine Bowl as a fullback, tight end and defensive end, Parish is turning heads with his overall versatility and competitiveness, aiming to do whatever it takes to make an impact at the next level.