History of Micah Parsons in Timeline

Micah Parsons is a professional football player currently playing as a defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL. He achieved consensus All-American status and several awards including Big Ten Linebacker of the Year and Cotton Bowl Defensive MVP during his college football career with Penn State. Parsons was drafted by the Cowboys in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft and earned the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award.

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May 26, 1999: Micah Parsons' Birth

On May 26, 1999, Micah Aaron Parsons was born. He is now a professional football defensive end.

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2016: Initial Commitment to Penn State

In the spring of 2016, Micah Parsons initially committed to Penn State after receiving a football scholarship offer.

December 20, 2017: Parsons Recommits to Penn State

On December 20, 2017, Micah Parsons recommitted to Penn State, solidifying his decision to play college football there.

May 2018: Birth of Son, Malcolm

In May 2018, Micah Parsons became a father with the birth of his son, Malcolm.

2019: Citrus Bowl Performance

During the 2019 Citrus Bowl against the University of Kentucky, Parsons recorded 14 tackles and a strip-sack.

2019: Named Cotton Bowl Classic Defensive MVP

In 2019, Parsons was named the Cotton Bowl Classic defensive MVP after totaling 14 tackles, two sacks, and two forced fumbles.

2019: All-American and Cotton Bowl MVP

In 2019, as a sophomore at Penn State, Micah Parsons was named a consensus All-American, Big Ten Linebacker of the Year, and the Cotton Bowl Defensive MVP.

2020: Opts Out of 2020 Season

Due to concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, Micah Parsons opted out of the 2020 season.

2020: COVID-19 concerns for his son

In 2020, Parsons cited the risk that COVID-19 presented to the health and well-being of his son Malcolm as a major factor in his decision to opt out of the college football season.

2020: Lawsuit Allegations

In October 2020, Parsons' teammate Isaiah Humphries filed a lawsuit against Penn State University alleging hazing by teammates, including claims against Parsons.

April 2021: Parsons Denies Allegations

In April 2021, Parsons stated in an interview that the hazing allegations against him were false and that there was nothing pending against him.

June 9, 2021: Signs Rookie Contract

On June 9, 2021, Micah Parsons signed a four-year rookie contract with the Dallas Cowboys, valued at $17 million.

2021: Drafted by Dallas Cowboys and NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year

In 2021, Micah Parsons was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the first round and was named the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Year.

2021: Graduates from Penn State

In 2021, despite leaving early for the NFL, Parsons completed his degree in criminology and graduated from Penn State.

December 8, 2022: Disappointment with Prisoner Swap

On December 8, 2022, Parsons expressed disappointment on Twitter that the U.S. did not secure the release of Paul Whelan, a former U.S. Marine held in Russia, as part of the prisoner swap that freed Brittney Griner.

2022: Ranked in NFL Top 100

In 2022, Micah Parsons was ranked 16th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2022: All-Pro Selection

In the 2022 season, Parsons was named a first-team All-Pro by the Associated Press.

January 14, 2023: Birth of Daughter

On January 14, 2023, Micah Parsons welcomed a daughter.

2023: Ranked in NFL Top 100

In 2023, Micah Parsons was ranked ninth by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2023: Pro Bowl Honors

Micah Parsons earned Pro Bowl honors for the 2023 season.

February 16, 2024: NBA All-Star Weekend Celebrity Game MVP

On February 16, 2024, Parsons played in the NBA All-Star Weekend Celebrity Game and won the Most Valuable Player award with 37 points and 16 rebounds.

April 24, 2024: Cowboys Pick Up Fifth-Year Option

On April 24, 2024, the Dallas Cowboys picked up the fifth-year option on Micah Parsons' contract.

May 14, 2024: Named President of B/R Gridiron

On May 14, 2024, Parsons signed a multi-year extension deal with Warner Bros. Discovery, making him president of their American football digital sports media division, B/R Gridiron.