History of DeVante Parker in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 21, 2024

DeVante Parker is a retired American football wide receiver who played nine seasons in the NFL. Drafted by the Miami Dolphins in 2015, he also played for the New England Patriots. Parker retired in May 2024. He played college football at the University of Louisville.

January 20, 1993: DeVante Parker is born

On January 20, 1993, DeVante Parker was born.

1998: Louisville Football Sets Receiving Touchdown Record

In 1998, a Louisville football player set a record for the most touchdown receptions in a single season.

2011: DeVante Parker competes in track and field

In 2011, DeVante Parker competed in various track and field events, excelling as a sprinter for the Bruins.

2011: DeVante Parker begins his college football career at Louisville

In 2011, DeVante Parker started his college football journey at the University of Louisville, playing as a true freshman.

2012: DeVante Parker's Sophomore Year at Louisville

During his sophomore year at Louisville in 2012, DeVante Parker led the team in receiving yards and touchdowns.

2013: DeVante Parker's Junior Year at Louisville

In 2013, DeVante Parker continued to excel in his junior year at Louisville, setting a school record for receiving touchdowns.

2014: DeVante Parker's Senior Year at Louisville

In 2014, DeVante Parker's senior year at Louisville was hampered by an injury that caused him to miss several games.

2015: DeVante Parker's Rookie Season with the Miami Dolphins

During his rookie season with the Miami Dolphins in 2015, DeVante Parker appeared in 15 games and started in four.

2015: DeVante Parker is drafted by the Miami Dolphins

In 2015, DeVante Parker was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the first round of the NFL draft.

2016: DeVante Parker's Second Season with the Miami Dolphins

In his second season with the Dolphins in 2016, DeVante Parker had a solid performance and made his playoff debut.

2017: DeVante Parker's Third Season with the Miami Dolphins

During the 2017 season, DeVante Parker played in 13 games for the Dolphins, starting in almost all of them.

April 24, 2018: Dolphins Exercise Fifth-Year Option on DeVante Parker's Contract

On April 24, 2018, the Miami Dolphins decided to exercise the fifth-year option on DeVante Parker's contract.

March 12, 2019: DeVante Parker Signs New Contract with the Miami Dolphins

On March 12, 2019, DeVante Parker signed a new two-year contract with the Miami Dolphins.

December 13, 2019: DeVante Parker Signs Contract Extension with the Dolphins

On December 13, 2019, DeVante Parker secured a four-year contract extension with the Miami Dolphins, worth $40 million.

2020: DeVante Parker's Performance in the 2020 Season

During the 2020 season, DeVante Parker had a notable performance, including catching his first touchdown pass from Tua Tagovailoa and an ejection from a game due to a fight.