Jamal Parker
Parker with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 2025 | |
| BC Lions | |
|---|---|
| Position | Defensive back |
| Roster status | Active |
| CFL status | American |
| Personal information | |
| Born | January 16, 1998 Pennsauken Township, New Jersey, U. S. |
| Listed height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Listed weight | 184 lb (83 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Camden Catholic |
| College | Kent State (2016–2019) |
| Career history | |
| 2022–2025 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 2026–present | BC Lions |
| Awards and highlights | |
| Stats at CFL.ca | |
Jamal Parker Jr. (born January 16, 1998) is an American professional football defensive back for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
College career
Parker played college football for the Kent State Golden Flashes from 2016 to 2019.[1]
Professional career
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
On May 15, 2022, it was announced that Parker had signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.[2] He began the 2022 season on the team's practice roster following training camp.[3] However, he was soon promoted to the active roster and played in 13 regular season games, starting in seven, where he had 37 defensive tackles, eight special teams tackles, four pass knockdowns, one interception, and one sack.[4][5] He also played in both post-season games, including the 109th Grey Cup, where he recorded four defensive tackles in the loss to the Toronto Argonauts.[4]
In 2023, Parker began the season on the six-game injured list.[3] He only dressed in five of the first 15 regular season games as a back up defensive back, but started the last three games of the regular season and the West Final.[6] For the regular season, he had 13 defensive tackles and three special teams tackles.[6]
He was released on December 23, 2025.[7]
BC Lions
On February 24, 2026, Parker signed a two-year contract with the BC Lions.[8]
Personal life
Parker was born to parents Jamal and Donean Parker and has one sister, Jayla.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Jamal Parker". Kent State Golden Flashes. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
- ^ "Flash signing: Bombers ink former Kent State defensive back Jamal Parker". Canadian Football League. May 15, 2022.
- ^ a b "Transactions". Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
- ^ a b "2023 CFL Guide and Record Book" (PDF). Canadian Football League. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 8, 2023. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
- ^ "Games Notes" (PDF). Canadian Football League. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 10, 2023. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
- ^ a b "Games Notes" (PDF). Canadian Football League. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 11, 2023. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
- ^ "Winnipeg Blue Bombers release CFL veterans Jamal Parker, Cam Echols". 3DownNation. December 23, 2025. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
- ^ Baker, Matt (February 24, 2026). "Lions Sign Veteran Defensive Back Jamal Parker". BC Lions. Retrieved February 25, 2026.