Carl Wayne Parker (born February 5, 1965) is an American former professional

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(AFL) for the

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. Parker now coaches at Appling County High School in

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College career

Carl Parker played

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. Where he totaled 118 catches and 1,712 yards, including 42 passes for a 19.2 YPC and 12 touchdowns as a Senior for the Commodores.

Professional career

Parker was selected in the 12th round of the 1988 NFL draft with the 307th overall pick by the Cincinnati Bengals. Parker spent two seasons with Cincinnati with 1 reception for 45 yards. From 1990 to 1992 Parker spent time in camp with the

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, and the

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CFL, WLAF and AFL career

Parker signed with the

of the

in 1990. Playing in two games Parker caught 5 passes for 55 yards and 1 touchdown. In 1991 the

of the

drafted him in the 4th round. Parker was Sacramento's leading receiver and Second in the League with 8 Touchdown receptions. Parker earned All-WLAF Second-team as the league's 3rd leading receiver in both receptions (52) and in yards receiving (801). Including three 100+ yard receiving games. Parker finished the 1992 Surge season with 42 receptions, for 657 yards, 6 touchdowns and the

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title over the

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. Parker remained with Sacramento for the 1993 season in the

as the Gold Miners after the WLAF ceased operations. Finishing 1993 with 46 receptions, 684 yards and 5 touchdowns. Parker spent his last season with the

of the

References

# The Times Union (June 10, 2005).
"Difference Maker: Carl Parker".
''The Florida Times Union.'' Retrieved May 25, 2015. # Lee (August 11, 2012).
"Lee's Autograph Hall of Fame Carl Parker".
''Lee's Hall of Fame.'' Retrieved May 25, 2015. # The Associated Press (April 5, 1992).
"Surge Remains Unbeaten".
''Tuscalooza News.'' Retrieved May 25, 2015. # cflvideo1964 (April 27, 1991).
"Carl Parker Leaps for it! 29 Yards."
''WLAF 1991 Season.'' 'Retrieved May 25, 2015.

External links

Statistics at Just Sports Stats
{{DEFAULTSORT:Parker, Carl 1965 births Living people American football wide receivers Albany Firebirds players Cincinnati Bengals players Hamilton Tiger-Cats players Minnesota Vikings players New York Jets players Pittsburgh Steelers players Sacramento Surge players Vanderbilt Commodores football players High school football coaches in Georgia (U.S. state) Players of American football from Columbus, Georgia