David Robert Parry (born March 7, 1992) is an

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defensive tackle who is a free agent. He played college football at Stanford, and was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft.

High school & college

Raised in

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, before moving to

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, Parry attended

Linn-Mar High School Linn-Mar High School is a public high school, part of the Linn-Mar Community School District. It serves students in grades 9 through 12 and is located in Marion, Iowa. History Linn-Mar High School opened in the fall of 1959. It was built at a co ...

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, and was a three-year varsity letterwinner at offensive and defensive tackle. He then played for the Stanford Cardinal, and in 2014 was a finalist for the Burlsworth Trophy.

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

On May 2, 2015, Parry was drafted in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts. He agreed to terms with the Colts on May 6. Parry started all 16 games in the 2015 season, recording 31 tackles and 1 sack. Parry started all 16 games during the 2016 season recording 47 tackles and 3 sacks, including a game-saving sack against the Packers. On September 2, 2017, Parry was waived by the Colts.

New Orleans Saints

On September 4, 2017, Parry was signed to the

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practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on September 20, 2017. He was placed on injured reserve on September 27, 2017.

Minnesota Vikings

On May 16, 2018, Parry signed with the

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. After playing in both of the Vikings' first two games of the 2018 season, recording one sack against the Green Bay Packers in Week 2, Parry was released on September 19, 2018. He was re-signed on October 16, 2018. He was released again on October 27, 2018.

New England Patriots

On January 9, 2019, Parry signed a reserve/future contract with the New England Patriots. He was released during final roster cuts on August 30, 2019.

Arizona Cardinals

On January 6, 2021, Parry signed a reserve/future contract with the Arizona Cardinals. He was released on August 24, 2021.

Personal life

Parry's mother is of American Samoan descent and served in the

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. On February 25, 2017, Parry was arrested in Scottsdale, Arizona on suspicion of robbery, auto theft, criminal damage, resisting arrest and

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charges. He was later charged with felony robbery, felony unlawful use of transportation and misdemeanor threats. On April 26, 2017, he pled guilty one count each of disorderly conduct and attempted unlawful means of transportation. Sentencing was set for May 31, 2017; he is expected to be sentenced to supervised probation.Parry avoids jail
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References

External links

Profile at Colts.com

Profile at GoStanford.com
{{DEFAULTSORT:Parry, David 1992 births Living people American sportspeople of Samoan descent People from Marion, Iowa Players of American football from Iowa Linn-Mar High School alumni American football defensive tackles Stanford Cardinal football players Indianapolis Colts players New Orleans Saints players Minnesota Vikings players New England Patriots players Arizona Cardinals players