Duke University OL Brian Parker II will forgo the final year of eligibility to enter the 2026 NFL Draft. He played 902 total snaps in 2025, grading at 83.9 in pass blocking, and 82.9 in run blocking, according to Pro Football Focus. Parker will not play in the Sun Bowl against Arizona State on Dec. 31. Parker is projected as a potential Day 2 pick in the draft.
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