Selected by the Buccaneers as a third-round pick (84th overall) in the 2025
2025 PFWA All-Rookie Team selection.
Recorded nine games in which he allowed a passer rating of 80.0-or-lower in 2025, tied for the most such games by any rookie defender.
Became the fourth rookie defensive back since 2010 to record 75+ (total) tackles and multiple interceptions plus sacks, joining Kansas City's Eric Berry in 2010, L.A. Chargers' Derwin James in 2018 and Washington's Kamren Curl in 2020.
Recorded seven tackles for loss in 2025, most among rookie cornerbacks and tied for the third-most by any cornerback in the NFL that year.
Made his NFL debut in the Week 1 victory in Atlanta, playing 55-of-76 defensive snaps and recording four tackles (one for loss) and one special teams tackle.
Per Pro Football Focus, Parrish finished as Tampa Bay's second-highest defensive player in Week 1, and had the highest coverage grade of any Tampa Bay cornerback.
In the Week 2 win at Houston, played 30-of-49 defensive snaps and finished with one tackle and one pass defensed.
Per Next Gen Stats, Parrish yielded just one reception for three yards on three targets, generating an opponent passer rating of 42.4 when targeted.
According to Pro Football Focus, Parrish finished as Tampa Bay's second-highest graded defensive player in Week 2.
Played 51-of-69 defensive snaps in the Week 3 win over the New York Jets, finishing with a then-season-high five tackles (one for loss) and his first two career quarterback hits.
In Week 4 vs. Philadelphia, played 33-of-57 defensive snaps and logged two tackles (one for loss) and two passes defensed.
According to Pro Football Focus, was Tampa Bay's second-highest-graded player in Week 4, earning an 89.7 overall grade.
Through Week 4, Parrish was the fourth-highest graded cornerback in the NFL, per Pro Football Focus, earning an 85.6 overall grade.
Through Week 4, Parrish had yielded 4.1 yards allowed per target, the sixth-best mark in the NFL at the time (min. 15 targets).
Made his first career start in the Week 5 win at Seattle, playing 59-of-61 defensive snaps. Finished with a then-season-high nine tackles.
In the Week 6 win over the 49ers, started at cornerback and played 67-
of-69 defensive snaps, totaling seven tackles and one pass defensed.
Per Pro Football Focus, Parrish was targeted six times in Week 6, yielding just three receptions for 24 yards — good for a 60.4 passer rating allowed and 50% completion rate allowed.
According to PFF, was Tampa Bay's second-highest graded defensive player in Week 6, earning an 85.4 overall grade.
In Week 7 at Detroit, played 30-of-68 defensive snaps and contributed four tackles. Also added one special teams tackle on seven special teams snaps.
Played 37-of-72 defensive snaps in the Week 8 win at New Orleans, tallying four tackles (two for loss), one quarterback hit and 1.0 sack. His sack marked his second of the season, tying him for the most among all rookies through Week 8.
In Week 10 vs. New England, played 29-of-61 defensive snaps at cornerback. Per Next Gen Stats, was targeted twice and yielded just one catch for eight yards.
Started at cornerback and played 34-of-56 defensive snaps in Week 11 at Buffalo, totaling three tackles (two for loss), one pass defensed and one interception. It marked his first career interception.
Through Week 11, Parrish's seven tackles for loss were the second-most by any defensive back in the NFL. They were tied for the most by any rookie, regardless of position.
Became just the third rookie defensive back since 1999 to have 7+ tackles for loss, 2+ sacks and an interception in his rookie season, joining Seattle's Devon Witherspoon in 2023 and Buffalo's Nickell Robey-Coleman in 2013.
Started at cornerback in Week 12 at the Los Angeles Rams, playing all 56 defensive snaps and finishing with six tackles.
In the Week 13 win over Arizona, played 47-of-61 defensive snaps and contributed six tackles. Also added one special teams tackle.
Played 27-of-58 defensive snaps in Week 14 vs. New Orleans, totaling one tackle. Also appeared on five special teams snaps, recording three special teams tackles.
In Week 15 vs. Atlanta, played 61-of-71 defensive snaps and produced two tackles and his first career fumble recovery.
Played 38-of-54 defensive snaps in Week 16 at Carolina, totaling five tackles and two passes defensed. It marked his first career game with multiple passes defensed.
According to Pro Football Focus, Parrish was targeted seven times in Week 16, yielding four catches for 40 yards and generating a 73.5 passer rating when targeted.
In Week 17 at Miami, played 41-of-55 defensive snaps and logged five tackles. According to Next Gen Stats, was targeted only once, allowing one reception for just four yards.
Per Pro Football Focus, Parrish was Tampa Bay's second-highest graded player in Week 17, earning an 88.7 overall defensive grade.
Started at cornerback in the Week 18 win over Carolina, playing all 51 defensive snaps and contributing three tackles, one pass defensed and one interception. The interception marked his second of the year, joining Week 11 at Buffalo.
Appeared in 38 career games with 24 starts (2022–24) at Kansas State University, recording 108 total tackles(80 solo), 5.5 tackles for loss, five interceptions, and 23 passes defensed.
Earned All-Big 12 Honorable Mention following his junior season in 2024 after starting all 12 games and posting 50 tackles, one interception, and seven passes defensed.
As a sophomore in 2023, started all 12 games and registered 44 tackles, nine passes defensed, and four interceptions — including two picks in the Week 10 contest vs. Texas — and was named Honorable Mention All-Big 12.
As a freshman in 2022, appeared in all 14 games and tallied 14 tackles, three passes defensed, and a fumble recovery.
Attended Olathe North High School (Olathe, Kan.).
Concluded his high school career as the program's all-time receiving yards record holder with 1,313.
Was a five-time state champion sprinter in high school, capturing both the 100m and 200m titles in Kansas.
Is the son of Jason and Ginger Parrish.
Has four siblings: Jevon, Jaia, Jason and Joshua.
Rated as a two-star prospect coming out of high school.
Was born on Leap Day (Feb. 29).
