Where did Micah Parsons go to college? Revisiting Cowboys edge rusher's pre-NFL career

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Where did Micah Parsons go to college? Revisiting Cowboys edge rusher's pre-NFL career

Micah Parsons is among the finest defensive players in the NFL. The Dallas Cowboys superstar pass rusher is a key part of Jerry Jones' defense and one of the first names on the team sheet.

Hence, as we count down to the new season, let's examine Parsons's performances at the collegiate level.


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How did Micah Parsons perform in college?

Micah Parsons represented Pennsylvania State University during his collegiate football career. The versatile defensive prospect appeared in 13 games in his true freshman season.

Parsons ended the year with a team-high 83 tackles, becoming the first freshman in school history to lead Penn State in tackles in a season despite starting just once. For his efforts, Parsons earned freshman all-American honors from The Athletic, ESPN and 247Sports.

Parsons entered the 2019 college football season as an undisputed starter for Penn State. He repaid the program's faith by amassing a stat line of 109 combined tackles, four fumbles and five pass deflections in 13 games.

He earned numerous awards, including but not limited to Associated Press All-America first team honors, USA Today All-America honors, AFCA All-America first team honors, Bleacher Report All-America first team honors and the Butkus-Fitzgerald Linebacker of the Year Award for the Big Ten.

Parsons opted out of Year 3 in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and declared for the NFL Draft. Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys drafted him in round one of the 2021 Draft.


What to expect from Micah Parsons and the Cowboys in 2024?

Expect Micah Parsons to put on a show in 2024 and be among the best defensive players in the league for the umpteenth time. He's a Swiss army knife for the Cowboys and has been used in numerous offensive schemes since joining the franchise.

The Dallas Cowboys should enjoy another top-notch regular season in the NFC Conference, but their success in the postseason is not guaranteed. The Cowboys are notorious for falling short of preseason expectations as they look for their first Super Bowl title since 1995.

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