Jacob Parrish

Jacob Parrish (born February 29, 2004) is an American professional football cornerback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Kansas State Wildcats and was selected by the Buccaneers in the third round of the 2025 NFL draft.

Jacob Parrish

No. 25 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Position:	Cornerback
Personal information
Born:	(2004-02-29) February 29, 2004 (age 21) Jefferson City, Missouri, U.S.
Height:	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:	191 lb (87 kg)
Career information
High school:	Olathe North (Olathe, Kansas)
College:	Kansas State (2022–2024)
NFL draft:	2025: 3rd round, 84th pick
Career history
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2025–present)
Roster status:	Active
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life

Parrish attended Olathe North High School in Olathe, Kansas, where, as a senior, he notched 55 tackles and six interceptions in football and won the 100-meter and 200-meter state titles in track.^[1][2] He was rated as a two-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Kansas State Wildcats.^[1]

College career

As a freshman in 2022, Parrish totaled 14 tackles, three pass deflections, and a fumble recovery.^[3] Heading into the 2023 season, he earned a starting spot on the Wildcats defense.^[4] In week 10 of the 2023 season, Parrish recorded two interceptions in a 33-30 loss to Texas.^[5] He finished the season with 44 tackles, nine pass deflections, and four interceptions, as he was named an honorable mention all-Big 12 Conference selection.^[6][7]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables

Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press
5 ft 9+3⁄4 in (1.77 m)	191 lb (87 kg)	30+7⁄8 in (0.78 m)	9 in (0.23 m)	4.35 s	1.51 s	2.55 s	37.5 in (0.95 m)	10 ft 9 in (3.28 m)	16 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[8][9]

Parrish was selected with the 84th pick in the third round of the 2025 NFL draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.^[10]