Jaguars selected Houston FB Derek Parish with the No. 240 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Parish (6'0/241) converted from linebacker to edge rusher during his time at Houston, totaling 17.5 career sacks and 34.5 TFLs with the Cougars. An elite athlete who posted a 9.25 RAS at Houston’s pro day, Parish switched to fullback at the East-West Shrine Bowl but could play more of a hybrid role at the NFL level. He played only eight career snaps on offense but has ample experience on special teams. Don’t be surprised to see Parish line up at multiple positions throughout his career.