Keynan Parker (born November 17, 1990) is a Canadian former professional football defensive back who played for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[2] He was drafted 42nd overall in the 2012 CFL Draft by the Montreal Alouettes. He played college football with the Oregon State Beavers and Simon Fraser Clan.
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| Date of birth | November 17, 1990 |
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| Place of birth | Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada |
| Career information | |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | DB |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Weight | 183 lb (83 kg) |
| US college | Simon Fraser Oregon State |
| CFL draft | 2012 / round: 6 / pick: 42 |
| Drafted by | Montreal Alouettes |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2013 | Montreal Alouettes* |
| 2013–2017 | BC Lions |
| *Offseason and/or practice roster member only | |
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Early life
editDuring his amateur playing days, Keynan was also an accomplished track and field athlete and often distinguished himself as one of the fastest players on his team. In 2007, he set the Canadian youth record in the 200 meter sprint (21.44 seconds) at the Royal Canadian Legion Nationals before placing fifth at the World Youth Track and Field Championships in the 100 meter dash with a time of 10.61 in that same year.
Professional career
editMontreal Alouettes
editParker was drafted 42nd overall in the 2012 CFL Draft by the Montreal Alouettes and signed with the club on May 17, 2013.[3] Parker was part of the final cuts following the Alouettes' training camp in 2013.
BC Lions
editParker then signed with the BC Lions on June 25, 2013.[4] He signed a two-year contract extension on January 4, 2017, keeping him signed with the Lions through the 2018 season.[5] He was released by the Lions on May 11, 2018.[6]
Personal life
editKeynan's father, James "Quick" Parker, is a member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Keynan Parker". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
- ^ "20 Keynan Parker DB". BC Lions. Archived from the original on September 11, 2013. Retrieved July 6, 2013.
- ^ Alouettes sign picks Parker and Blackman
- ^ "BC Lions transactions". Archived from the original on July 12, 2010. Retrieved July 6, 2013.
- ^ Lions extend national DB Keynan Parker
- ^ "British Columbia Lions Transactions". footballdb.com. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
- ^ No quick road to success