Summary

Brian Parker II (23 years old) is a versatile offensive lineman who has played left tackle at Duke University with no transfers, In 2025, Parker started throughout the season at left tackle and allowed limited pressure across a full slate of pass-blocking snaps, serving as a steady presence on the edge and helping stabilize Duke’s offensive front. His 2025 performance earned him First Team All-ACC honors with the fourth-highest run blocking grade from PFF out of 632 graded tackles, building on prior all-conference recognition at the FCS level where he developed into a reliable multi-year starter before transferring. Graduating from Duke in 3.5 years with a degree in Economics, Parker was a two-time selection for the All-ACC Academic Football Team, earning the honor in both 2023 and 2024, and was consistently included on the Duke honor roll. An avid fisherman, Parker also lettered in lacrosse for two seasons and helped his high school team win a regional championship in 2021 while also crediting a background in wrestling for his understanding of leverage. Parker is widely viewed as a mature, team-first lineman whose teammates frequently highlight work ethic and willingness to play any role needed to help his team win as an indicator of his discipline and commitment to building a winning culture. Interesting nugget: based on Instagram photos, it appears that Parker may be dating Alexis Boselli, the daughter of Jaguars Executive Vice President of Football Tony Boselli. From an injury standpoint, Parker has been astonishingly durable throughout his career, logging over 2,400 career snaps and showcasing outstanding stamina.

Strengths

Typewriter Feet: Taps into his lacrosse experience to move easily in pass sets and can mirror rushers better than most interior-leaning prospects. Comfortable operating in space. When initially stressed, he can re-anchor and reattach rather than completely losing the rep.
Wrestler at Work: Understands pass-set depth, angles, and how to protect the edge which gives him a cleaner projection floor than most interior-only players. Attributes his understanding of leverage from his wrestling background.
Active Hands: Shows willingness to refit and replace rather than locking onto defenders. Doesn’t panic or lunge frequently and stays relatively composed through the rep.
Positional Versatility: Has the tools to project at tackle or kick inside depending on team need. Movement + experience combination gives him multiple pathways to stick on an NFL roster.

Weaknesses

Run Game Movement: Despite high run blocking grade, wins as more of a positional blocker and defenders can sit on him without being displaced vertically. Pushes with grit and technique instead of overwhelming strength and power. Can stay attached, but doesn’t consistently torque or finish defenders once engaged.
Power Anchor: When rushers convert speed to power or land inside hands early, he can get walked back into the pocket.
Inside Stress: When protecting the edge, he can open early and struggle to shut down inside moves, so he may be better served in a phone booth at the next level.
Victim of Own Success: The most alluring piece of Parker’s profile is he can be an ideal OL6 at the next level. Not dominant enough for full-time tackle, not powerful enough yet for plug-and-play guard, so his projection depends on development path, but his profile suggests a player that will have a very long NFL career.

Outlook

Parker II projects as a versatile, technically sound lineman with good length, balance, and positional flexibility, giving him value as a potential swing tackle, guard, or even center with developmental starting upside. He fits best in balanced offensive schemes that mix zone and gap concepts, where his footwork, hand placement, and awareness can translate across multiple spots rather than relying on elite traits at a single position. We may be a bit higher on Parker than most pundits due to a lack of glaring holes in his mental and athletic profile with very low bust potential, but consensus boards suggest Parker is trending as a Day 3 prospect with a Round 4–6 projection in the 2026 NFL Draft, offering depth value with the ability to grow into a larger role.

Pro Comparison: Cole Van Lanen

Team Fits: TEN, MIN, BAL, SEA, JAX

Report written by Filip Prus