Explosive four-star defensive end Tomarrion Parker lands at Clemson
★★★★ | Tomarrion Parker 6’4, 250 | Central High School, Phenix City, Alabama
Tomarrion Parker is a disruptive pass rusher ranked on Signing Day as 247Sports’ No. 44 overall prospect in the country.
Rankings: A national top-50 overall player … ranked by 247Sports as the nation’s No. 44 overall player, the fifth-best in Georgia and sixth-best defensive end nationally … rated as Clemson’s second-best signee by 247Sports … ranked No. 110 overall and as a four-star prospect by PrepStar … rated No. 133 overall in the nation by ESPN.com, who listed him as 13th-best in Georgia and 20th-best among defensive ends … ranked No. 148 in the nation by On3, which also ranked him as the 12th-best player in Alabama and 20th-best defensive end in the nation … Rivals rated him as the nation’s No. 175 overall player, No. 18 in Alabama and No. 16 among defensive ends.
In High School: Wore No. 3 for coach Patrick Nix at Central … helped team to a 10-3 mark in 2022 and 13-1 record in 2021 … posted 63 tackles as a senior, including 16.5 tackles for loss with 12 sacks … also had an 86-yard reception for a touchdown … posted 13 tackles, including 3.5 tackles for loss, against Opelika … had at least one tackle for loss in all but one game … had 13 tackles with two sacks in his final game against Auburn High … had 75 tackles, 23 tackles for loss and 9.5 sacks as a junior … recorded at least one tackle for loss in 11 of the 14 games … returned two fumbles for scores … helped team rank third in Alabama according to MaxPreps … had nine tackles, three for loss, against Eufaula … posted five sacks in season opener against Hewitt-Trussville … selected to the Alabama vs. Mississippi All-Star game … also selected to the All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas.
Personal: Committed to Clemson on Nov. 21, 2022 … originally committed to Penn State … born Sept. 19, 2004 … joined Justyn Ross (2018), Ray Thornton III (2019) and E.J. Williams (2020) one of four Clemson signees from Central High School in Phenix City in a six-class span from 2018-23 … reunites with high school teammate Caleb Nix, a safety who walked on at Clemson in 2022 … expected to enroll at Clemson in January 2023 … name pronounced “tuh-MARR-ee-ahn.”
Our Take:
Luke Winstel
Parker is a consensus four-star, top-200 prospect on every significant recruiting website. He has insane athleticism, a knack for getting after the quarterback, and the potential to play early in his career at Clemson.
One game that stands out to me on tape is his performance in Central High School’s nationally televised showdown against IMG in late September. Parker found a way to put his stamp on the game early against a collection of the nation’s top talent. He recorded eight tackles, one sack, and two tackles for loss. He also had two catches for 90 yards and a touchdown.
After watching him take on IMG in person, it was clear that Parker isn’t your average defensive lineman. He had an 85-yard receiving touchdown in the first half. After making a catch in open space, he showcased stellar breakaway speed to outrun a trio of IMG defenders en route to the end zone.
Defensively, Parker’s explosive burst and strong hands make me believe he can play early at Clemson. He practically lived in the backfield during his high school career. The four-star absolutely has the physical traits to be an elite defensive player in the ACC.
If you’d like to see for yourself, here’s a link to his highlights from that game:
Clemson’s coaching duo of Nick Eason and Lemanski Hall made the difference in Parker’s recruitment. Coaches and recruits have spoken highly of Eason in recent months since he joined the program, praising his approachability, “family vibe,” and love for Clemson. Parker’s pledge is another major recruiting win for Eason and Hall in this cycle.
Morgan Thomas - Another guy with TE experience similar to Vic Burley. Edge player with very quick off the snap speed and power. Has a power outside move. Has a outside dip move. Tackling range gives ability to dive and cover large space. Very difficult to get around and estimate his initial force. Drives the tackle to the ground aggressively. 5 technique guy. Should line up outside the shoulder of the left tackle and use initial quick twitch and explosiveness.
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