Parker to have surgery - Justin Parker Clemson Football Player Update

Parker to have surgery

by TigerNet Staff - Monday, August 13, 2012 12:27 PM

Justin Parker
Pos: LB Height: 6-1 Weight: 235 Hometown: Port Royal, SC (Beaufort HS) Years Played: 2010 - 2012

Clemson head football coach Dabo Swinney said after practice on Monday that junior linebacker Justin ParkerJustin Parker
Jr. Linebacker
#8 6-1, 225
Port Royal, SC
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Parker has already agreed to red-shirt this season and fully heal the injury. Swinney said last week they are very high on Parker and think he can be a contributor for the team next season.

"He was a guy that we were really excited about this spring," said Swinney. "So kind of like we did with Kourtnei BrownKourtnei Brown
Defensive End
#90 6-6, 255
Charlotte, NC
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