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Jersey Number 64
William Parker
- Position:
- OL
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-5 / 317
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Nashville, Tenn.
- High School:
- Pearl-Cohn
Bio
CAREER
Big-bodied offensive lineman from Nashville who was an early enrollee in 2021 … Played in two career games and has four seasons of eligibility remaining after redshirting in 2021.2021 – FRESHMAN
Redshirted … Saw action in two games as a true freshman, playing 10 total snaps at right tackle … Played six snaps at right tackle late in the game in win over South Alabama (11/20) … Made his collegiate debut in win over Tennessee Tech (9/18), playing four snaps at left tackle.HIGH SCHOOL
Talented in-state offensive lineman who played on both sides of the ball … Enrolled at Tennessee in January 2021 and went through spring practice … A three-star prospect by Rivals.com and 247Sports.com with tremendous size … Rated the No. 13 player from the state of Tennessee and No. 52 offensive lineman in the nation by Rivals.com … Tabbed the No. 7 player and the No. 38 offensive tackle in the country by 247Sports.com … As a senior, Led Pearl-Cohen to a 10-2 season, advancing to Tennessee Class 3A state semifinals … As a junior, helped his team to a 14-1 record and a Tennessee 3A state championship game appearance … Committed to Tennessee in September 2020 … Coached by Tony Brunetti.PERSONAL
Full name is William Na’Shaw Griffin Parker … Born on Sept. 1, 2002, in Nashville … Parents are LaKerisha Griffin and Nathaniel Parker Jr. … Has three brothers, Terell, Dominique and Shane … Has two sisters, Alax and Myesha … Majoring in sport management with a minor in business administration … Says his older brother, Terell, is his biggest inspiration … Favorite musical artists are NBA YoungBoy and Lil Baby … Favorite food is pasta salad … Place would most like to visit is Rome … Twitter handle is @williamngriffin and Instagram handle is @w.parker4.FB | Joey Aguilar & Mike Matthews Postgame at Mississippi State (9.27.25)
Sunday, September 28
FB | Josh Heupel Postgame Press Conference vs. Mississippi State (9.27.25)
Saturday, September 27
FB | Cinematic Recap vs. UAB (9.20.25)
Wednesday, September 24
FB | Braylon Staley Media Availability (9.23.25)
Tuesday, September 23
