Where did Micah Parsons go to college?

Last Modified Sep 3, 2024 07:05 GMT
Micah Parsons' College
Micah Parsons at Penn State

Dallas Cowboys edge defender Micah Parsons is one of the most versatile players in the league. Parsons led the Cowboys with 13 sacks and 84 tackles in 2021 and was voted Defensive Rookie of the Year. He was first-team All-NFC and All-Pro. Over the course of three years, Parsons has become one of the most feared defensive players in the league.

Parsons was raised in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He excelled in football, basketball, and track at Central Dauphin East High School. He was the 2017 Gatorade Pennsylvania Football Player of the Year. He was recruited by Penn State University where he became a Two-time All-Big Ten Conference and 2019 consensus All-American. Parsons earned the Cotton Bowl Defensive MVP and Butkus–Fitzgerald Linebacker of the Year.

Parsons entered the NFL after his second year at Penn State. The Cowboys selected him 12th in the first round. The rookie Parsons led the Cowboys with 13 sacks and 84 tackles. He became the first Cowboys defensive rookie of the year since Emmitt Smith in 1990.

Parsons is a versatile linebacker, pass rusher, run stopper, and covering linebacker with a knack for blitzing well. Parsons can make plays all over the field and change the game with one play. Parsons has cemented his position as an NFL standout. He is a threat to opposing offenses. He is also very smart and athletic. He reads offenses and has a great football IQ. He communicates well and can line up with his teammates. Parsons is a leader on the field and has a positive impact on the Cowboys' locker room.

Parsons' significant accomplishments:

  • NFL Defensive Rookie of 2021

  • Two-time First-Team All-Pro - 2021, 2022

  • All-NFC (2021)

  • Gatorade Pennsylvania Football Player of 2017

  • 2019–2020 All-Big Ten Conference.

  • Butkus–Fitzgerald Linebacker of 2019

  • 2019 Cotton Bowl Defensive MVP

Parsons is a community leader and athlete. He donates to various charities and is always willing to help. Parsons inspires youth and improves the world. He exemplifies professional athleticism. He is talented, dedicated, and continually seeking improvement. Parsons is a star on and off the pitch and is setting a great example for the future generations.

Micah Parsons at Pennsylvania State University

Micah Parsons dominated Penn State football for two seasons. He became a two-time All-Big Ten Conference and 2019 consensus All-American as well as a Butkus–Fitzgerald Linebacker of the Year and Cotton Bowl Defensive MVP.

Parsons started 12 games as a freshman in 2018 and had 72 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, and 4 sacks. The Athletic and Sporting News named him Freshman All-American.

Parsons started all 13 games as a sophomore in 2019. 109 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, 11 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles; Micah was Butkus–Fitzgerald Linebacker of the Year, Cotton Bowl Defensive MVP, and consensus All-American. He did not win the Heisman award but was a finalist nevertheless.

Parsons ruled Penn State. He was a multi-positional linebacker. He was a disruptive run-and-pass blitzer.

Micah Parsons' College
Micah Parsons poses for the camera, via Instagram.

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