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Donald Parham

Parham with the Washington Redskins in 2019
Position:	Tight end
Personal information
Born:	(1997-08-16) August 16, 1997 (age 27) Lakeland, Florida, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Weight:	237 lb (108 kg)
Career information
High school:	Lake Gibson
College:	Stetson (2015–2018)
Undrafted:	2019
Career history
Detroit Lions (2019)* Washington Redskins (2019)* Arlington Renegades (2020) Los Angeles Chargers (2020) Denver Broncos (2024)*
Career highlights and awards
Mid Season All-XFL (2020)
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Receptions: 67 Receiving yards: 764 Receiving touchdowns: 11
Player stats at PFR

Donald Durand Parham Jr. (born August 16, 1997) is an American professional football player. He plays as a tight end, which is a position that combines skills from both linemen and receivers. Donald played college football at Stetson University. He later signed with the Detroit Lions in 2019.

Donald Parham Jr.: A Football Star

Early Life and College Football

Donald Parham Jr. was born in Lakeland, Florida. He grew up loving football. He played college football for the Stetson Hatters. During his final year at Stetson, he had an amazing season. He caught 85 passes for 1,319 yards. He also scored 13 touchdowns. These great stats showed he was ready for professional football.

Starting His Pro Journey

After college, Donald Parham Jr. hoped to join an NFL team. He was not chosen in the 2019 NFL Draft. However, he soon got a chance.

Playing for the Detroit Lions and Washington Redskins

On May 10, 2019, Parham signed with the Detroit Lions. This was his first NFL team. But he was released just two days later. He then signed with the Washington Redskins in June 2019. He tried out at their minicamp. He was later released from the Redskins. He rejoined their practice squad briefly before being released again.

Playing for the XFL's Arlington Renegades

In 2020, Parham was picked by the Arlington Renegades. This team was part of the XFL football league. He quickly showed his skills. In his second game, he caught five passes for 76 yards. He also scored a touchdown. The XFL league stopped playing in April 2020. This ended his time with the Renegades.

Time with the Los Angeles Chargers

Donald Parham Jr. signed with the Los Angeles Chargers on April 14, 2020. This was a big step for his career.

• First NFL Touchdown: In his first game with the Chargers, he caught a 19-yard touchdown pass. This was his first career NFL reception and touchdown. It was thrown by rookie quarterback Justin Herbert.
• Injury in 2021: During a game in 2021, Parham had a serious injury. While trying to catch a pass, he landed hard. He was taken to the hospital for tests. Doctors said he was in stable condition. He was later placed on injured reserve.
• Returning to Play: In 2022, Parham was again placed on injured reserve. But he was able to return to play later that year.
• New Contract: On March 17, 2023, Parham signed a new two-year contract. This showed the Chargers believed in him. He was released by the Chargers in August 2024.

Moving to the Denver Broncos

On August 28, 2024, Donald Parham Jr. joined the Denver Broncos. He was signed to their practice squad. This means he continues his professional football journey.

Donald Parham's Football Stats

Here are some of Donald Parham Jr.'s NFL statistics. These numbers show how he has performed in games.