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'''Ron Parker''' (born August 17, 1987) is a former [[American football]] [[Safety (American football position)|free safety]]. He was signed by the [[Seattle Seahawks]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2011. He had also played for the [[Oakland Raiders]], the [[Carolina Panthers]], had a brief stint with the [[Atlanta Falcons]], and most notably played for the [[Kansas City Chiefs]] for six seasons (2013–18). He played [[college football]] for [[Newberry College]].
'''Ron Parker''' (born August 17, 1987) is a former [[American football]] [[Safety (American football position)|safety]]. He was signed by the [[Seattle Seahawks]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2011. He was also a member of the [[Oakland Raiders]], [[Carolina Panthers]], [[Kansas City Chiefs]] and [[Atlanta Falcons]]. He played [[college football]] for [[Newberry College]].


==Early years==
==Early life==
Parker's father, Ronzo, was a truck driver and his mother Rose worked at a Montessori public school. Parker has a twin name Don and he has an older sister Ronique. Parker was raised near [[Beaufort, South Carolina]]. Attended Beaufort High School, Lady's Island Middle and St Helena Elementary.<ref>{{cite web | title=Thrice-cut Chiefs cornerback Ron Parker finally finding a home | work=KansasCity.com | url=http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article835770.html |access-date=July 30, 2014}}</ref>
Parker's father, Ronzo, was a truck driver and his mother Rose worked at a Montessori public school. Parker has a twin named Don and he has an older sister Ronique. Parker was raised near [[Beaufort, South Carolina]]. Attended Beaufort High School, Lady's Island Middle and St Helena Elementary.<ref>{{cite web | title=Thrice-cut Chiefs cornerback Ron Parker finally finding a home | work=KansasCity.com | url=http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article835770.html |access-date=July 30, 2014}}</ref>


==College career==
==College career==
Parker played for the [[Newberry Wolves|Newberry College Wolves]] in the [[South Atlantic Conference]] in [[NCAA Division II]]. In 2009, Parker was selected to the first team All-American by Don Hansen's Football Gazette and to the second team All-American by D2Football.com and Daktronics.<ref name="KC">{{cite web | title=Newberry's Ron Parker makes big impression in Chiefs' 17-16 win over Cowboys | work=NewberryWolves.com | url=http://www.newberrywolves.com/fb/news/2013-14/5344/newberrys-ron-parker-makes-big-impression-in-chiefs-17-16-win-over-cowboys/#.VPzBffnF95c |access-date=September 16, 2013}}</ref> Parker also was selected to the first team all-Super Region selection by Daktronics and also was named to the all-South Atlantic Conference first team.<ref name="KC" /> Parker was selected to the first team All-American by D2Football.com and Don Hansen's Football Gazette.<ref name="KC" /> Parker was selected to the second team All-American by Daktronics and a third team Little All-American by the Associated Press following his senior season.<ref name="KC" />
Parker played for the [[Newberry Wolves|Newberry College Wolves]] in the [[South Atlantic Conference]] in [[NCAA Division II]]. In 2009, Parker was selected to the first team All-American by Don Hansen's Football Gazette and to the second team All-American by D2Football.com and Daktronics.<ref name="KC">{{cite web | title=Newberry's Ron Parker makes big impression in Chiefs' 17-16 win over Cowboys | work=NewberryWolves.com | url=http://www.newberrywolves.com/fb/news/2013-14/5344/newberrys-ron-parker-makes-big-impression-in-chiefs-17-16-win-over-cowboys/#.VPzBffnF95c | access-date=September 16, 2013 | archive-date=August 26, 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170826074348/http://www.newberrywolves.com/fb/news/2013-14/5344/newberrys-ron-parker-makes-big-impression-in-chiefs-17-16-win-over-cowboys/#.VPzBffnF95c | url-status=dead }}</ref> Parker also was selected to the first team all-Super Region selection by Daktronics and also was named to the all-South Atlantic Conference first team.<ref name="KC" /> Parker was selected to the first team All-American by D2Football.com and Don Hansen's Football Gazette.<ref name="KC" /> Parker was selected to the second team All-American by Daktronics and a third team Little All-American by the Associated Press following his senior season.<ref name="KC" />


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
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===Seattle Seahawks (first stint)===
===Seattle Seahawks (first stint)===
Parker went undrafted in the [[2011 NFL draft]]. On July 26, 2011, the [[Seattle Seahawks]] signed Parker to a three-year, $1.39 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $1,000 as an [[undrafted free agent]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Seahawks Agree to Terms with 19 Undrafted Rookie Free Agents|url=http://www.seahawks.com/news/2011/07/26/seahawks-agree-terms-19-undrafted-rookie-free-agents|website=Seahawks.com|date=July 26, 2011|access-date=May 28, 2017}}</ref><ref name="spotrac">{{cite web |title=Spotrac.com: Ron Parker contract |url=https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/ron-parker-8973/ |access-date=October 22, 2018 |website=Spotrac.com}}</ref> He was released on August 31, but re-signed to the practice squad on September 5.<ref>{{cite web|title=Seahawks Make Roster Moves|url=http://www.seahawks.com/news/2011/08/31/seahawks-make-roster-moves|website=Seahawks.com|date=August 31, 2011|access-date=May 28, 2017}}</ref> On September 22, the Seahawks released Parker.<ref name="Fox">{{cite web|title=Ron Parker Transactions|url=http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/ron-parker-player-transactions|website=FoxSports.com}}</ref>
====2011====
Parker went undrafted in the [[2011 NFL Draft]]. On July 26, 2011, the [[Seattle Seahawks]] signed Parker to a three-year, $1.39 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $1,000 as an [[undrafted free agent]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Seahawks Agree to Terms with 19 Undrafted Rookie Free Agents|url=http://www.seahawks.com/news/2011/07/26/seahawks-agree-terms-19-undrafted-rookie-free-agents|website=Seahawks.com|date=July 26, 2011|access-date=May 28, 2017}}</ref><ref name="spotrac">{{cite web |title=Spotrac.com: Ron Parker contract |url=https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/ron-parker-8973/ |access-date=October 22, 2018 |website=Spotrac.com}}</ref> He was released on August 31, but re-signed to the practice squad on September 5.<ref>{{cite web|title=Seahawks Make Roster Moves|url=http://www.seahawks.com/news/2011/08/31/seahawks-make-roster-moves|website=Seahawks.com|date=August 31, 2011|access-date=May 28, 2017}}</ref> On September 22, the Seahawks released Parker.<ref name="Fox">{{cite web|title=Ron Parker Transactions|url=http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/ron-parker-player-transactions|website=FoxSports.com}}</ref>


===Oakland Raiders===
===Oakland Raiders===
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On October 24, 2011, the Seattle Seahawks claimed Parker off waivers.<ref>{{cite web|title=Seahawks Place Thurmond on Injured Reserve|url=http://www.seahawks.com/news/2011/10/24/seahawks-place-thurmond-injured-reserve|website=Seahawks.com|date=October 24, 2011|access-date=May 28, 2017}}</ref> Head coach [[Pete Carroll]] named Parker the sixth cornerback on the depth chart, behind [[Richard Sherman (American football)|Richard Sherman]], [[Brandon Browner]], [[Byron Maxwell]], [[Roy Lewis (American football)|Roy Lewis]], and [[Kennard Cox]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Seattle Seahawks Depth Chart: 12/01/2011 |url=https://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/126/SEA |access-date=October 22, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com}}</ref> Parker appeared in five games as a rookie in [[2011 NFL season|2011]], but was unable to record a statistic.
On October 24, 2011, the Seattle Seahawks claimed Parker off waivers.<ref>{{cite web|title=Seahawks Place Thurmond on Injured Reserve|url=http://www.seahawks.com/news/2011/10/24/seahawks-place-thurmond-injured-reserve|website=Seahawks.com|date=October 24, 2011|access-date=May 28, 2017}}</ref> Head coach [[Pete Carroll]] named Parker the sixth cornerback on the depth chart, behind [[Richard Sherman (American football)|Richard Sherman]], [[Brandon Browner]], [[Byron Maxwell]], [[Roy Lewis (American football)|Roy Lewis]], and [[Kennard Cox]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Seattle Seahawks Depth Chart: 12/01/2011 |url=https://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/126/SEA |access-date=October 22, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com}}</ref> Parker appeared in five games as a rookie in [[2011 NFL season|2011]], but was unable to record a statistic.


Throughout training camp in 2012, Parker competed for a roster spot as a backup cornerback against Roy Lewis, [[Phillip Adams (American football)|Phillip Adams]], [[Jeremy Lane]], and [[Coye Francies]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Seattle Seahawks Depth Chart: 08/01/2012 |url=https://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/134/SEA |access-date=October 22, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com}}</ref> On August 26, 2012, the Seattle Seahawks waived Parker.<ref name="Fox"/>
====2012====
Throughout training camp, Parker competed for a roster spot as a backup cornerback against Roy Lewis, [[Phillip Adams (American football)|Phillip Adams]], [[Jeremy Lane]], and [[Coye Francies]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Seattle Seahawks Depth Chart: 08/01/2012 |url=https://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/134/SEA |access-date=October 22, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com}}</ref> On August 26, 2012, the Seattle Seahawks waived Parker.<ref name="Fox"/>


===Carolina Panthers===
===Carolina Panthers===
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On December 5, 2012, Parker was signed by the Seahawks off the Panthers' practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Seahawks Make Roster Moves|url=http://www.seahawks.com/news/2012/12/05/seahawks-make-roster-moves|website=Seahawks.com|date=December 5, 2012|access-date=May 28, 2017|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150906104826/http://www.seahawks.com/news/2012/12/05/seahawks-make-roster-moves|archive-date=September 6, 2015}}</ref> On December 16, Parker collected a season-high two solo tackles in the Seahawks' 50–17 victory against the [[2012 Buffalo Bills|Buffalo Bills]] in Week 15. On December 28, Parker was released, but signed to the practice squad three days later.<ref>{{cite web|title=Seahawks Make Roster Moves|url=http://www.seahawks.com/news/2012/12/31/seahawks-make-roster-moves|website=Seahawks.com|date=December 31, 2012|access-date=May 28, 2017}}</ref> Parker finished the [[2012 NFL season]] with three solo tackles in five games and zero starts.<ref>{{cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Ron Parker (2012) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/ronparker/2530794/gamelogs?season=2012 |access-date=October 23, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>
On December 5, 2012, Parker was signed by the Seahawks off the Panthers' practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Seahawks Make Roster Moves|url=http://www.seahawks.com/news/2012/12/05/seahawks-make-roster-moves|website=Seahawks.com|date=December 5, 2012|access-date=May 28, 2017|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150906104826/http://www.seahawks.com/news/2012/12/05/seahawks-make-roster-moves|archive-date=September 6, 2015}}</ref> On December 16, Parker collected a season-high two solo tackles in the Seahawks' 50–17 victory against the [[2012 Buffalo Bills|Buffalo Bills]] in Week 15. On December 28, Parker was released, but signed to the practice squad three days later.<ref>{{cite web|title=Seahawks Make Roster Moves|url=http://www.seahawks.com/news/2012/12/31/seahawks-make-roster-moves|website=Seahawks.com|date=December 31, 2012|access-date=May 28, 2017}}</ref> Parker finished the [[2012 NFL season]] with three solo tackles in five games and zero starts.<ref>{{cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Ron Parker (2012) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/ronparker/2530794/gamelogs?season=2012 |access-date=October 23, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>


====2013====
On January 15, 2013, the Seattle Seahawks signed Parker to a two-year, $1.20 million contract.<ref name="spotrac"/>
On January 15, 2013, the Seattle Seahawks signed Parker to a two-year, $1.20 million contract.<ref name="spotrac"/>


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===Kansas City Chiefs (first stint)===
===Kansas City Chiefs (first stint)===
====2013====
On September 1, 2013, the [[Kansas City Chiefs]] claimed Parker off of waivers, replacing [[Jalil Brown]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Chiefs Announce Roster Transactions|url=http://www.chiefs.com/news/article-2/Chiefs-Announce-Roster-Transactions/eeaa57a3-fa04-48cf-9fcf-956d0599aa51|author=Ferrin, Reid|website=Chiefs.com|date=September 1, 2013|access-date=May 28, 2017|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160725210423/http://www.chiefs.com/news/article-2/Chiefs-Announce-Roster-Transactions/eeaa57a3-fa04-48cf-9fcf-956d0599aa51|archive-date=July 25, 2016}}</ref> Head coach [[Andy Reid]] named Parker the fifth cornerback on the depth chart to start the regular season, behind [[Sean Smith (cornerback)|Sean Smith]], [[Brandon Flowers]], [[Dunta Robinson]], and [[Marcus Cooper]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Kansas City Chiefs Depth Chart: 09/05/2013 |url=https://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/150/KC |access-date=October 23, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com}}</ref>
On September 1, 2013, the [[Kansas City Chiefs]] claimed Parker off of waivers, replacing [[Jalil Brown]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Chiefs Announce Roster Transactions|url=http://www.chiefs.com/news/article-2/Chiefs-Announce-Roster-Transactions/eeaa57a3-fa04-48cf-9fcf-956d0599aa51|author=Ferrin, Reid|website=Chiefs.com|date=September 1, 2013|access-date=May 28, 2017|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160725210423/http://www.chiefs.com/news/article-2/Chiefs-Announce-Roster-Transactions/eeaa57a3-fa04-48cf-9fcf-956d0599aa51|archive-date=July 25, 2016}}</ref> Head coach [[Andy Reid]] named Parker the fifth cornerback on the depth chart to start the regular season, behind [[Sean Smith (cornerback)|Sean Smith]], [[Brandon Flowers]], [[Dunta Robinson]], and [[Marcus Cooper]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Kansas City Chiefs Depth Chart: 09/05/2013 |url=https://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/150/KC |access-date=October 23, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com}}</ref>


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Parker entered training camp slated as the starting strong safety. Reid named him starter, alongside free safety Husain Abdullah.<ref>{{cite web |title=Take a look at the Chiefs' depth chart for the Texans in Week 1 |url=https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/kansas-city-chiefs-houston-texans-marcus-peters-cb-depth-chart-starter-090815 |access-date=October 23, 2018 |website=FoxSports.com |date=September 8, 2016}}</ref>
Parker entered training camp slated as the starting strong safety. Reid named him starter, alongside free safety Husain Abdullah.<ref>{{cite web |title=Take a look at the Chiefs' depth chart for the Texans in Week 1 |url=https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/kansas-city-chiefs-houston-texans-marcus-peters-cb-depth-chart-starter-090815 |access-date=October 23, 2018 |website=FoxSports.com |date=September 8, 2016}}</ref>


In Week 4, he collected a season-high eight combined tackles in the Chiefs' 36-21 loss to the [[2015 Cincinnati Bengals season|Cincinnati Bengals]]. On November 1, Parker recorded four solo tackles and made a season-high two sacks on Lions' quarterback [[Matthew Stafford]] during a 45–10 win against the [[2015 Detroit Lions|Detroit Lions]] in Week 8.
In Week 4, he collected a season-high eight combined tackles in the Chiefs' 36-21 loss to the [[2015 Cincinnati Bengals season|Cincinnati Bengals]]. On November 1, Parker recorded four solo tackles and made a season-high two sacks on Lions' quarterback [[Matthew Stafford]] during a 45–10 win against the [[2015 Detroit Lions|Detroit Lions]] in Week 8.


He amassed a total of five sacks that season, setting a Chiefs single-season sack record for defensive backs. He finished the season with 78 tackles, 12 passes defensed, a forced fumble, and three interceptions.
He amassed a total of five sacks that season, setting a Chiefs single-season sack record for defensive backs. He finished the season with 78 tackles, 12 passes defensed, a forced fumble, and three interceptions.
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In 2017, Parker once again started all 16 games for Kansas City. He made 67 tackles and recorded two interceptions. He also recovered two fumbles.
In 2017, Parker once again started all 16 games for Kansas City. He made 67 tackles and recorded two interceptions. He also recovered two fumbles.


====2018====
On March 12, 2018, after refusing to take a pay cut for the team to make cap space, Parker was released by the Chiefs after five seasons.<ref>{{cite web|title=Chiefs release starting safety Ron Parker, LB Tamba Hali|url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/22734760/kansas-city-chiefs-cut-starting-safety-ron-parker-tamba-hali|author=Raanan, Jordan|website=ESPN.com|date=March 12, 2018}}</ref>
On March 12, 2018, after refusing to take a pay cut for the team to make cap space, Parker was released by the Chiefs after five seasons.<ref>{{cite web|title=Chiefs release starting safety Ron Parker, LB Tamba Hali|url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/22734760/kansas-city-chiefs-cut-starting-safety-ron-parker-tamba-hali|author=Raanan, Jordan|website=ESPN.com|date=March 12, 2018}}</ref>


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===Kansas City Chiefs (second stint)===
===Kansas City Chiefs (second stint)===
For the second time in his career, Parker signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on September 2, 2018.<ref>{{cite web |title=Chiefs continue secondary overhaul, sign safety Ron Parker |url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/24559727/kansas-city-chiefs-sign-safety-ron-parker-put-daniel-sorensen-injured-reserve |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> He played in 15 games with 14 starts, finishing third on the team with 77 tackles, along with five passes deflected and two interceptions. On October 21, Parker scored his first NFL touchdown after intercepting a pass from [[Cincinnati Bengals]] quarterback [[Andy Dalton]] and returning it 33 yards.
For the second time in his career, Parker signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on September 2, 2018.<ref>{{cite web |title=Chiefs continue secondary overhaul, sign safety Ron Parker |url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/24559727/kansas-city-chiefs-sign-safety-ron-parker-put-daniel-sorensen-injured-reserve |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> He played in 15 games with 14 starts, finishing third on the team with 77 tackles, along with five passes deflected and two interceptions. On October 21, Parker scored his first NFL touchdown after intercepting a pass from [[Cincinnati Bengals]] quarterback [[Andy Dalton]] and returning it 33 yards.


On January 15, 2019, after activating [[Laurent Duvernay-Tardif]] from injured reserve, Parker was released by the Chiefs.<ref>{{cite web|title=Chiefs activate guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif from IR|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001010853/article/chiefs-activate-guard-laurent-duvernaytardif-from-ir|author=Gordon, Grant|website=NFL.com|date=January 15, 2019}}</ref>
On January 15, 2019, after activating [[Laurent Duvernay-Tardif]] from injured reserve, Parker was released by the Chiefs.<ref>{{cite web|title=Chiefs activate guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif from IR|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/chiefs-activate-guard-laurent-duvernay-tardif-from-ir-0ap3000001010853|author=Gordon, Grant|website=NFL.com|date=January 15, 2019}}</ref>


===Retirement===
===Retirement===
Parker announced his retirement on January 6, 2020.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ron Parker retires, thanks Chiefs for 'believing in me' |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28433832/ron-parker-retires-thanks-chiefs-believing-me |website=ESPN.com}}</ref>
After remaining a free agent for the 2019 season, Parker announced his retirement on January 6, 2020.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ron Parker retires, thanks Chiefs for 'believing in me' |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28433832/ron-parker-retires-thanks-chiefs-believing-me |website=ESPN.com}}</ref>

==NFL career statistics==
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! colspan="2"| Legend
|-
| '''Bold'''
| Career high
|}

===Regular season===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
!rowspan="2"| Year
!rowspan="2"| Team
!colspan="2"| Games
!colspan="5"| Tackles
!colspan="5"| Interceptions
!colspan="4"| Fumbles
|-
! GP !! GS !! Cmb !! Solo !! Ast !! Sck !! TFL !! Int !! Yds !! TD !! Lng !! PD !! FF !! FR !! Yds !! TD
|-
! rowspan="2" | [[2011 NFL season|2011]] !! [[2011 Oakland Raiders season|OAK]]
| 3 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2011 Seattle Seahawks season|SEA]]
| 2 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! rowspan="2" | [[2012 NFL season|2012]] !! [[2012 Carolina Panthers season|CAR]]
| 3 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2012 Seattle Seahawks season|SEA]]
| 2 || 0 || 2 || 2 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2013 NFL season|2013]] !! [[2013 Kansas City Chiefs season|KAN]]
| '''16''' || 1 || 17 || 17 || 0 || 1.0 || 0 || 2 || 29 || 0 || 15 || 3 || 1 || '''3''' || '''22''' || 0
|-
! [[2014 NFL season|2014]] !! [[2014 Kansas City Chiefs season|KAN]]
| '''16''' || 15 || '''94''' || '''84''' || 10 || 1.0 || 2 || 1 || 10 || 0 || 10 || '''12''' || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2015 NFL season|2015]] !! [[2015 Kansas City Chiefs season|KAN]]
| '''16''' || '''16''' || 78 || 67 || 11 || '''5.0''' || '''6''' || '''3''' || 5 || 0 || 5 || '''12''' || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2016 NFL season|2016]] !! [[2016 Kansas City Chiefs season|KAN]]
| '''16''' || '''16''' || 61 || 52 || 9 || 0.0 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 1 || '''12''' || '''2''' || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2017 NFL season|2017]] !! [[2017 Kansas City Chiefs season|KAN]]
| 15 || 15 || 67 || 58 || 9 || 0.0 || 0 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 4 || 0 || 2 || 7 || 0
|-
! [[2018 NFL season|2018]] !! [[2018 Kansas City Chiefs season|KAN]]
| 15 || 14 || 77 || 64 || '''13''' || 1.0 || 1 || 2 || '''33''' || '''1''' || '''33''' || 5 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! colspan="2"| !! 104 !! 77 !! 397 !! 345 !! 52 !! 8.0 !! 10 !! 11 !! 78 !! 1 !! 33 !! 48 !! 5 !! 5 !! 29 !! 0
|}

===Playoffs===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
!rowspan="2"| Year
!rowspan="2"| Team
!colspan="2"| Games
!colspan="5"| Tackles
!colspan="5"| Interceptions
!colspan="4"| Fumbles
|-
! GP !! GS !! Cmb !! Solo !! Ast !! Sck !! TFL !! Int !! Yds !! TD !! Lng !! PD !! FF !! FR !! Yds !! TD
|-
! [[2013 NFL season|2013]] !! [[2013 Kansas City Chiefs season|KAN]]
| 1 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
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! [[2016 NFL season|2016]] !! [[2016 Kansas City Chiefs season|KAN]]
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! [[2017 NFL season|2017]] !! [[2017 Kansas City Chiefs season|KAN]]
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! [[2018 NFL season|2018]] !! [[2018 Kansas City Chiefs season|KAN]]
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==References==
==References==

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Ron Parker
No. 36, 25, 38
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born: (1987-08-17) August 17, 1987 (age 37)
St. Helena Island, South Carolina, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:206 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:Beaufort
(Beaufort, South Carolina)
College:Newberry
Undrafted:2011
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:397
Sacks:8.0
Forced fumbles:5
Pass deflections:48
Interceptions:11
Defensive touchdowns:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Ron Parker (born August 17, 1987) is a former American football safety. He was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He was also a member of the Oakland Raiders, Carolina Panthers, Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Falcons. He played college football for Newberry College.

Early life

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Parker's father, Ronzo, was a truck driver and his mother Rose worked at a Montessori public school. Parker has a twin named Don and he has an older sister Ronique. Parker was raised near Beaufort, South Carolina. Attended Beaufort High School, Lady's Island Middle and St Helena Elementary.[1]

College career

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Parker played for the Newberry College Wolves in the South Atlantic Conference in NCAA Division II. In 2009, Parker was selected to the first team All-American by Don Hansen's Football Gazette and to the second team All-American by D2Football.com and Daktronics.[2] Parker also was selected to the first team all-Super Region selection by Daktronics and also was named to the all-South Atlantic Conference first team.[2] Parker was selected to the first team All-American by D2Football.com and Don Hansen's Football Gazette.[2] Parker was selected to the second team All-American by Daktronics and a third team Little All-American by the Associated Press following his senior season.[2]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0 in
(1.83 m) 		206 lb
(93 kg) 		4.35 s 1.51 s 2.49 s 4.15 s 6.74 s 32 in
(0.81 m)		 10 ft 3 in
(3.12 m)		 17 reps
All values are from Newberry's Pro Day.[3]

Seattle Seahawks (first stint)

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Parker went undrafted in the 2011 NFL draft. On July 26, 2011, the Seattle Seahawks signed Parker to a three-year, $1.39 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $1,000 as an undrafted free agent.[4][5] He was released on August 31, but re-signed to the practice squad on September 5.[6] On September 22, the Seahawks released Parker.[7]

Oakland Raiders

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On September 26, 2011, the Oakland Raiders signed Parker to their practice squad.[8] On October 1, he was promoted to the Raiders' active roster.[7] On October 2, Parker made his professional regular season debut during a 31–19 loss to the New England Patriots in Week 4. On October 22, the Raiders released Parker.[9]

Seattle Seahawks (second stint)

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On October 24, 2011, the Seattle Seahawks claimed Parker off waivers.[10] Head coach Pete Carroll named Parker the sixth cornerback on the depth chart, behind Richard Sherman, Brandon Browner, Byron Maxwell, Roy Lewis, and Kennard Cox.[11] Parker appeared in five games as a rookie in 2011, but was unable to record a statistic.

Throughout training camp in 2012, Parker competed for a roster spot as a backup cornerback against Roy Lewis, Phillip Adams, Jeremy Lane, and Coye Francies.[12] On August 26, 2012, the Seattle Seahawks waived Parker.[7]

Carolina Panthers

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On September 2, 2012, the Carolina Panthers signed Parker to their practice squad.[13] On October 6, Parker was promoted to their active roster. In a Week 5 game against the Seattle Seahawks, Parker recorded his first career tackle during a 16–12 loss. The following day, Carolina released Parker, but re-signed him to their practice squad two days later.[14][15] On October 17, Parker was promoted to the active roster to replace an injured Kenny Onatolu, then later released and signed to the practice squad on November 7.[7][16]

Seattle Seahawks (third stint)

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On December 5, 2012, Parker was signed by the Seahawks off the Panthers' practice squad.[17] On December 16, Parker collected a season-high two solo tackles in the Seahawks' 50–17 victory against the Buffalo Bills in Week 15. On December 28, Parker was released, but signed to the practice squad three days later.[18] Parker finished the 2012 NFL season with three solo tackles in five games and zero starts.[19]

On January 15, 2013, the Seattle Seahawks signed Parker to a two-year, $1.20 million contract.[5]

Throughout training camp, Parker competed for a roster spot as a backup cornerback against DeShawn Shead, Will Blackmon, Byron Maxwell, Tharold Simon, and Walter Thurmond.[20] On August 13, Parker was released.[7]

Kansas City Chiefs (first stint)

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2013

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On September 1, 2013, the Kansas City Chiefs claimed Parker off of waivers, replacing Jalil Brown.[21] Head coach Andy Reid named Parker the fifth cornerback on the depth chart to start the regular season, behind Sean Smith, Brandon Flowers, Dunta Robinson, and Marcus Cooper.[22]

On September 15, Parker recorded one tackle and made his first career sack on Cowboys' quarterback Tony Romo during the Chiefs' 17–16 win against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 2.[23] On December 15, in the Chiefs' 56–31 victory against the Oakland Raiders in Week 15, Parker broke up a pass and made his first career interception off a pass attempt by Raiders' quarterback Terrelle Pryor. While it was originally intended for tight end Nick Kasa, Parker returned it for a 15-yard gain in the fourth quarter.[24] In Week 17, Parker earned his first career start and collected a season-high six solo tackles, broke up two passes, and intercepted a pass by quarterback Philip Rivers during a 27–24 loss against the San Diego Chargers. He finished the 2013 NFL season with 17 solo tackles, three pass deflections, two interceptions and one sack, playing in 16 games and starting in one.[25]

The Kansas City Chiefs finished the 2013 NFL season as second in the AFC West with an 11–5 record and earned a Wild Card berth. On January 4, 2014, Parker appeared in his first career post-season game and made one solo tackle in their 45–44 loss to the Indianapolis Colts in the AFC Wild Card Game.

2014

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Throughout training camp, Parker competed to be a starting cornerback against Sean Smith, Marcus Cooper, and Phillip Gaines.[26] Reid named Parker as a starting cornerback for the 2014 season. He started alongside CB Marcus Cooper, and safeties Eric Berry and Husain Abdullah.[27]

In the Kansas City Chiefs' season-opener against the Tennessee Titans, he recorded six solo tackles and broke up a pass in their 26-10 loss. For Weeks 3 through 8, Parker started at strong safety in place of Eric Berry, who was inactive with an ankle injury. On October 26, Parker made four solo tackles, a pass deflection, a sack, and intercepted a pass during a 34–7 victory against the St. Louis Rams in Week 8. In Week 11, he made a season-high 11 solo tackles in the Chiefs' 24–20 win against the Seattle Seahawks.[28] Parker was moved to strong safety for the last five games of the regular season, after Eric Berry was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma.[29] He finished the 2014 NFL season with a career-high 94 combined tackles (81 solo), 12 pass deflections, one interception, one sack, and a forced fumble, playing in 16 games with 15 starts.[25]

2015

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Parker became an unrestricted free agent in 2015 and received interest from multiple teams, including the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Atlanta Falcons, the New York Giants, and the New York Jets.[30] On March 16, 2015, the Kansas City Chiefs signed Parker to a five-year, $30 million contract that included $8 million guaranteed, and a signing bonus of $5 million.[31][32]

Parker entered training camp slated as the starting strong safety. Reid named him starter, alongside free safety Husain Abdullah.[33]

In Week 4, he collected a season-high eight combined tackles in the Chiefs' 36-21 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. On November 1, Parker recorded four solo tackles and made a season-high two sacks on Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford during a 45–10 win against the Detroit Lions in Week 8.

He amassed a total of five sacks that season, setting a Chiefs single-season sack record for defensive backs. He finished the season with 78 tackles, 12 passes defensed, a forced fumble, and three interceptions.

Parker set a franchise record for most career sacks by a defensive back in Week 17, when he sacked Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr.[34]

2016

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In the 2016 season, Parker started all 16 games for the Chiefs at safety again, recording 61 tackles, 12 passes defensed, two forced fumbles, and an interception.[35]

2017

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In 2017, Parker once again started all 16 games for Kansas City. He made 67 tackles and recorded two interceptions. He also recovered two fumbles.

On March 12, 2018, after refusing to take a pay cut for the team to make cap space, Parker was released by the Chiefs after five seasons.[36]

Atlanta Falcons

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On June 25, 2018, Parker signed with the Atlanta Falcons.[37] After playing in 4 preseason games and making a combined six tackles, he was released on August 31.[38]

Kansas City Chiefs (second stint)

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For the second time in his career, Parker signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on September 2, 2018.[39] He played in 15 games with 14 starts, finishing third on the team with 77 tackles, along with five passes deflected and two interceptions. On October 21, Parker scored his first NFL touchdown after intercepting a pass from Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton and returning it 33 yards.

On January 15, 2019, after activating Laurent Duvernay-Tardif from injured reserve, Parker was released by the Chiefs.[40]

Retirement

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After remaining a free agent for the 2019 season, Parker announced his retirement on January 6, 2020.[41]

NFL career statistics

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Legend
Bold Career high

Regular season

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Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
2011 OAK 3 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
SEA 2 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2012 CAR 3 0 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
SEA 2 0 2 2 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2013 KAN 16 1 17 17 0 1.0 0 2 29 0 15 3 1 3 22 0
2014 KAN 16 15 94 84 10 1.0 2 1 10 0 10 12 1 0 0 0
2015 KAN 16 16 78 67 11 5.0 6 3 5 0 5 12 1 0 0 0
2016 KAN 16 16 61 52 9 0.0 1 1 1 0 1 12 2 0 0 0
2017 KAN 15 15 67 58 9 0.0 0 2 0 0 0 4 0 2 7 0
2018 KAN 15 14 77 64 13 1.0 1 2 33 1 33 5 0 0 0 0
104 77 397 345 52 8.0 10 11 78 1 33 48 5 5 29 0

Playoffs

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Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
2013 KAN 1 0 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2015 KAN 2 2 10 6 4 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2016 KAN 1 1 5 4 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2017 KAN 1 1 5 5 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2018 KAN 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6 4 21 16 5 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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