Micah Parsons is one of the most decorated players to join the NFL in recent years. Parsons was born in Pennsylvania on May 26, 1999. His trophy cabinet includes a consensus All-American at Penn State, Defensive MVP at Cotton Bowl 2019, and a few Linebacker Of the Year awards. They were all topped in his debut season when he went on to win the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2021.
The towering pass rusher got a $17.1 million four-year deal which is a bargain for his talent. He started as a DE or RB in his freshman and sophomore years at Central Dauphin High School.
Micah also played varsity basketball and is a competitive self-taught chess player as well. He also got a football scholarship at Penn University after just four games into his freshman season. Parsons also won the fastest man in the NFL title at the Pro Bowl Skills Showdown in 2022.
Micah Parsons 40-time
Micah Parsons ran a 40-yard dash in 4.36 seconds at the 2021 NFL combine. He's one of the fastest edge rushers in the NFL. Micah’s speed is a key part of his game and the Cowboys use him pretty well. His quickness is the main reason he is such an excellent pass-rusher as it allows him to find the gaps quickly and get after the quarterback. On rushing plays, Parsons is able to use his speed to get to the rusher before he pulls off a big gain.
Micah Parsons Height
Micah stands 6ft 3 inches (1.90m) tall. The speed he possesses is a rare aspect given his height. His attributes help him to cover ground quickly as well as block players. Micah’s been around six feet tall since his high school years.
Micah Parsons Weight
Micah Parsons weighs 245 lb (111 kg). It is the standard weight of NFL Players according to some universities. In an interview, he said, “It's hard battling 300-pound guys” and he wants to bulk up himself. He has gained some muscles since his rookie year. Focusing on his diet to increase his explosiveness is one of the things he's working on.
FAQs
A. During his debut season in 2021, Micah Parsons recorded 64 solo tackles, 20 assists, and 13.0 sacks in 16 games.
A. Micah has a five-year-old son, Malcolm and also welcomed a daughter in January 2023.
A. Pennsylvania's Harrisburg is Parsons' hometown. He enjoys watching the Philadelphia 76ers, the Philadelphia Phillies, and Penn State wrestling.
A. Parsons attended Penn State to play collegiate football, where he won the Butkus–Fitzgerald Linebacker of the Year award and was a unanimous All-American.
A. Parsons signed a four-year, $17.1 million rookie contract in 2021.
