Cordelius Jamerr Parks (born November 12, 1986) is an American former professional

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. He was picked up on waivers by the

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on June 16, 2010. He was signed by the

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as an

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. He played college football at Northeastern.

Early life

Parks played four years of

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, where he was the team captain as a junior and senior. He earned second-team All-County honors as a senior. In addition to being a

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and

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, he also ran track for three years, finishing third in the 110-meter and the 300-meter hurdles at the county championship.

College career

Parks, in 2008, started all 12 games at cornerback for Northeastern and made 54 tackles, forced a fumble, recovered a fumble and defensed four passes. In 2007, he started in 11 games at cornerback and was third on the team in tackles (63), first in interceptions (2) and deflected four passes. He also returned 20 kickoffs for a 21.0 yard average. As a sophomore in 2006, he totaled 40 tackles with four deflections and had a 22.0-yard average on 21 kickoff returns. In 2005, he played in 11 games, making 14 tackles. Parks competed on the track team in 2005, 2006, and 2007 in the 100 meters, 110 hurdles, and the 4x100 relay, placing high in the CAA Championships.

Professional career

St. Louis Rams

Parks was signed by the

as an

on April 29, 2009. He was promoted to the active roster after spending most of the season on the

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on December 26.

Seattle Seahawks

Parks Spent a Short time on the Seahawks Practice Roster in 2010 before being Released after week 5

Minnesota Vikings

Parks spent the 2010 season on the Vikings practice-squad. After being signed to their 2011 offseason roster, had an outstanding Preseason with the Vikings but was released due to injury after the final Preseason game.

New Orleans Saints

Parks participated in training camp with the

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and was cut on August 27, 2012.

BC Lions

Parks played for the

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from 2013 to 2015.

Edmonton Eskimos

Parks signed with the Edmonton Eskimos on May 26, 2016.

References

External links

New Orleans Saints bioNortheastern Huskies bioBC Lions bio
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