Carl Parker
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Columbus, Georgia, U.S.
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| Positions | Wide receiver, slotback | ||||||||
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| Born | February 5, 1965 Columbus, Georgia, U.S. | ||||||||
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| High school | Lowndes (Valdosta, Georgia) | ||||||||
| College | Vanderbilt | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1988: 12th round, 307th overall pick | ||||||||
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Carl Wayne Parker (born February 5, 1965) is an American former professional football wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL), Canadian Football League (CFL), World League of American Football (WLAF), and Arena Football League (AFL) for the Cincinnati Bengals, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Sacramento Surge, Sacramento Gold Miners, and the Albany Firebirds. Parker now coaches at Appling County High School in Baxley, Georgia.
Carl Parker played college football at Vanderbilt University. Where he totaled 118 catches and 1,712 yards, including 42 passes for a 19.2 YPC and 12 touchdowns as a Senior for the Commodores.
Professional career
Parker was selected in the 12th round of the 1988 NFL draft with the 307th overall pick by the Cincinnati Bengals.[1] Parker spent two seasons with Cincinnati with one reception for 45 yards.[2]
From 1990 to 1992 Parker spent time in camp with the New York Jets, Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Minnesota Vikings.