2025 Football Roster
Parker, Jasper

Jersey Number 27
Jasper Parker
- Class:
- Freshman
- Position:
- RB
- Height:
- 6-0
- Weight:
- 205
- Hometown:
- Gretna, La.
- High School:
- Archbishop Shaw
Bio
CAREER HIGHS
Rushing
• Attempts: 9 - vs. Central Michigan (Sept. 13, 2025)
• Yards: 45 - vs. Central Michigan (Sept. 13, 2025)
• TDs: 1 - vs. Central Michigan (Sept. 13, 2025)
• Long: 11 - Central Michigan (Sept. 13, 2025)
Freshman (2025)
• Made his U-M debut at Oklahoma (Sept. 6) playing special teams
• In his first extended action at running back, turned nine carrier into 45 yards and a rushing touchdown against Central Michigan (Sept. 13)
Prep
• Attended Archbishop Shaw High School (2025) coached by Hank Tierney
• Attended New Orleans Jesuit (2021-22) before transferring to Archbishop Shaw for junior and senior seasons
• Helped the Eagles to consecutive district titles as a junior (10-3) and senior (10-2); reached the state semi-final in 2024
• Recorded five- and six-win seasons with the Blue Jays as a freshman and sophomore
• Also lettered in basketball
Key Statistics
• As a senior in 2024, totaled 1,612 all-purpose yards with 22 touchdowns; 1,464 rushing yards, 148 receiving yards + PLAYOFFS: 12 for 109 and 4 TDs
• Set a program single-game record with 326 rushing yards on 35 carries against Lafayette Christian; carried 11 straight plays for 72 yards
• Rushed for 1,119 yards and 16 touchdowns on 167 attempts to go along with 11 receptions for 146 yards and one touchdown as a junior in 2023
Honors and Rankings
• Earned a 247Sports Composite ranking of four stars; the No. 299 overall player nationally, the No. 21 running back and the No. 11 player in the state of Louisiana
• Named a three-star prospect by 247Sports; the No. 63 running back and the No. 30 player in the state of Louisiana
• Rated as a three-star prospect by ESPN, the No. 42 running back and the No. 23 player in the state of Louisiana
• Rivals.com four-star prospect, the No. 203 overall player, the No. 11 running back in the nation and the No. 7 player in Louisiana
• On3.com four-star consensus prospect, the No. 356 player nationally, the No. 26 running back in the nation and the No. 13 player in Louisiana
• On3.com four-star prospect, the No. 163 overall player, the No. 8 running back in the nation and the No. 5 player in Louisiana
• Prepstar ranking of four stars, the No. 298 player in the country
• Two-time All-District honoree (2023-24)
• 2024 Class 4A District 9 Offensive MVP; first-team honoree
• Gatorade Player of the Year Candidate in Louisiana
• Clarion Herald Elite Team (2023)
• Fox 8, FNF Best Chevrolet Player of the Week (2024)
Personal
• Jasper Parker was born September 29, 2006
• Son of Jasper Parker Sr. and Bianca Parker
• Attended the same high school as current Michigan Wide Receivers Coach Ron Bellamy and played for the same coach in Hank Tierney
• High school teammate of fellow Wolverine Jacob Washington
Rushing
• Attempts: 9 - vs. Central Michigan (Sept. 13, 2025)
• Yards: 45 - vs. Central Michigan (Sept. 13, 2025)
• TDs: 1 - vs. Central Michigan (Sept. 13, 2025)
• Long: 11 - Central Michigan (Sept. 13, 2025)
Freshman (2025)
• Made his U-M debut at Oklahoma (Sept. 6) playing special teams
• In his first extended action at running back, turned nine carrier into 45 yards and a rushing touchdown against Central Michigan (Sept. 13)
Prep
• Attended Archbishop Shaw High School (2025) coached by Hank Tierney
• Attended New Orleans Jesuit (2021-22) before transferring to Archbishop Shaw for junior and senior seasons
• Helped the Eagles to consecutive district titles as a junior (10-3) and senior (10-2); reached the state semi-final in 2024
• Recorded five- and six-win seasons with the Blue Jays as a freshman and sophomore
• Also lettered in basketball
Key Statistics
• As a senior in 2024, totaled 1,612 all-purpose yards with 22 touchdowns; 1,464 rushing yards, 148 receiving yards + PLAYOFFS: 12 for 109 and 4 TDs
• Set a program single-game record with 326 rushing yards on 35 carries against Lafayette Christian; carried 11 straight plays for 72 yards
• Rushed for 1,119 yards and 16 touchdowns on 167 attempts to go along with 11 receptions for 146 yards and one touchdown as a junior in 2023
Honors and Rankings
• Earned a 247Sports Composite ranking of four stars; the No. 299 overall player nationally, the No. 21 running back and the No. 11 player in the state of Louisiana
• Named a three-star prospect by 247Sports; the No. 63 running back and the No. 30 player in the state of Louisiana
• Rated as a three-star prospect by ESPN, the No. 42 running back and the No. 23 player in the state of Louisiana
• Rivals.com four-star prospect, the No. 203 overall player, the No. 11 running back in the nation and the No. 7 player in Louisiana
• On3.com four-star consensus prospect, the No. 356 player nationally, the No. 26 running back in the nation and the No. 13 player in Louisiana
• On3.com four-star prospect, the No. 163 overall player, the No. 8 running back in the nation and the No. 5 player in Louisiana
• Prepstar ranking of four stars, the No. 298 player in the country
• Two-time All-District honoree (2023-24)
• 2024 Class 4A District 9 Offensive MVP; first-team honoree
• Gatorade Player of the Year Candidate in Louisiana
• Clarion Herald Elite Team (2023)
• Fox 8, FNF Best Chevrolet Player of the Week (2024)
Personal
• Jasper Parker was born September 29, 2006
• Son of Jasper Parker Sr. and Bianca Parker
• Attended the same high school as current Michigan Wide Receivers Coach Ron Bellamy and played for the same coach in Hank Tierney
• High school teammate of fellow Wolverine Jacob Washington
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