Juqua Parker
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Career Summary
Juqua Parker was an NFL defensive end who played for Tennessee, Philadelphia, and Cleveland.
NFL.com records 162 games, 223 tackles, 42.5 sacks, 24 passes defensed, 11 forced fumbles, and an interception-return touchdown for Parker.
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College Career
Parker played college football at Oklahoma State.
Philadelphia's official coverage identifies Oklahoma State as Parker's college program.
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Path to the NFL
Parker entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with Tennessee in 2001.
The Eagles report that Tennessee originally signed him as an undrafted free agent out of Oklahoma State, where he then spent four seasons before joining Philadelphia in 2005.
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NFL Career
Parker played for Tennessee from 2001 through 2004, Philadelphia from 2005 through 2011, and Cleveland in 2012.
His best sack seasons were eight in 2009 with Philadelphia and six in each of 2010 with Philadelphia and 2012 with Cleveland. He finished with 42.5 career sacks.
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Career Accomplishments
Parker developed into a productive pass rusher after entering the league undrafted.
The Eagles noted in 2010 that his 29.5 sacks since 2006 ranked second among undrafted players. His 2009 season included a career-high eight sacks, and Philadelphia's media guide credits him with 31.5 sacks for the franchise from 2005 through 2011.
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Playing Style
Parker relied on pass-rush technique and hand use at defensive end.
In Eagles coverage, Parker said the key for a pass rusher was using his hands to remove an offensive lineman's hands and get off blocks. The club also cited his role in the run defense after he returned to the starting lineup in 2010.
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Legacy
Parker's career stands out for its rise from undrafted free agent to sustained NFL pass-rush contributor.
Across 162 games, he recorded 42.5 sacks and 11 forced fumbles, including seven seasons with Philadelphia.
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19078, 00-0019986, 1978-05-15, Juqua Parker, Juqua, Parker
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