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| Position: | Defensive end | ||||
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| Born: | (1977-11-15)November 15, 1977 (age 47) Franklin, Louisiana, U.S. | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 250 lb (113 kg) | ||||
| Career information | |||||
| High school: | De Anza (Richmond, California) | ||||
| College: | California | ||||
| NFL draft: | 2000: 7th round, 217th pick | ||||
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Jeremiah Parker (born November 15, 1977) is a formerAmerican footballdefensive end who played one season in theNational Football League (NFL) for theNew York Giants. He playedcollege football forCalifornia and was selected in the 7th round (217th overall) of the2000 NFL draft by the Giants.
Jeremiah Parker was born on November 15, 1977, inFranklin, Louisiana. His family moved toRichmond, California, when he was young, and he attendedDe Anza High School, graduating in 1996. He was recruited by severalPac-10 Conference football teams, and choseCalifornia, to be close to his home.[1] He was given immediate playing time as afreshman, earning avarsity letter in his first year.[2] He remained a varsity member each season, until graduating in 2000. As a member of California, Parker playeddefensive end, weighing between 250 and 300 pounds in separate seasons.[1]
Upon graduating in 2000, Parker was selected in the seventh round (217th overall) of the2000 NFL draft by theNew York Giants.[3][4] Though making the team, Parker saw limited playing time as a rookie, staying inactive for all but four games of the season.[5] He was predominantly a special teams player, and recorded no statistics other than four games played.[6] Parker was a member of the Giants'Super Bowl XXXV team, and saw them lose 34-7 versus theBaltimore Ravens. He was released early in2001, after being charged with manslaughter and child abuse.[1]