Micah Parsons is a professional football defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at Penn State, earning All-American honors, Big Ten Linebacker of the Year, and Cotton Bowl Defensive MVP in 2019. Drafted by the Cowboys in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, Parsons was named the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Year, establishing himself as a prominent defensive player.
On May 26, 1999, Micah Aaron Parsons was born. He is now a professional football defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys.
In the spring of 2016, Micah Parsons initially committed to Penn State University after receiving a football scholarship offer following only four games of his freshman season.
On December 20, 2017, Micah Parsons recommitted to Penn State University after initially decommitting from his prior commitment.
In May 2018, Micah Parsons became the father of a son, Malcolm.
In 2019, Micah Parsons had 14 tackles (one for loss) and a strip-sack against the University of Kentucky in the 2019 Citrus Bowl.
In 2019, Micah Parsons was named a consensus All-American, Big Ten Linebacker of the Year, and the Cotton Bowl Defensive MVP as a sophomore while playing college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions.
In 2020, Micah Parsons opted out of the 2020 college football season due to concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
In 2020, Parsons cited concerns about the risk that COVID-19 presented to his son Malcolm's health as a major factor in his decision to opt out of the college football season.
In October 2020, Parsons' teammate Isaiah Humphries filed a lawsuit against Penn State University, alleging hazing by teammates, with Humphries claiming Parsons was among those who victimized and harassed him.
In April 2021, Micah Parsons stated in an interview that the allegations made against him in the lawsuit were false.
On June 9, 2021, Micah Parsons signed a four-year, $17 million rookie contract with the Dallas Cowboys.
In 2021, Micah Parsons was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the first round of the NFL draft and was later named the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Year.
In 2021, despite leaving early for the NFL, Micah Parsons completed his degree in criminology and graduated from Penn State.
On December 8, 2022, following the release of Brittney Griner from a Russian prison in a prisoner swap, Micah Parsons expressed disappointment that Paul Whelan, a former U.S. Marine, was not also released.
In 2022, Micah Parsons was named a first-team All-Pro by the Associated Press at the end of the year and was ranked ninth by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2023.
On January 14, 2023, Micah Parsons welcomed a daughter.
In 2023, Micah Parsons finished the season with 14 sacks, 64 total tackles and earned Pro Bowl honors.
In 2023, Micah Parsons was ranked ninth by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2023.
On February 16, 2024, Micah Parsons played in the NBA All-Star Weekend Celebrity Game and was awarded the Most Valuable Player award for his performance.
On April 24, 2024, the Dallas Cowboys exercised the fifth-year option on Micah Parsons' contract.
On May 14, 2024, Micah Parsons signed a multi-year extension deal with Warner Bros. Discovery, becoming president of their American football digital sports media division, B/R Gridiron.
In 2024, Micah Parsons was ranked 17th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2024.
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