Ervin Parker facts for kids
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||
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| Born: | August 19, 1958 Georgetown, South Carolina, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 236 lb (107 kg) | ||||
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| College: | South Carolina St. | ||||
| NFL Draft: | 1980 / Round: 4 / Pick: 93 | ||||
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Ervin Parker (born August 19, 1958) is an American former professional football player. He was a linebacker, which is a key defensive position in football. Ervin Parker played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Buffalo Bills. He also played for the Seattle Seahawks and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the Canadian Football League (CFL).
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Ervin Parker's Football Journey
Ervin Parker was born on August 19, 1958. He grew up in Georgetown, South Carolina, in the United States. From a young age, he showed talent in football.
College Football Career
Before playing professionally, Ervin Parker attended South Carolina State University. He played college football for the South Carolina State Bulldogs. Playing in college helped him develop his skills as a linebacker. This experience prepared him for the big leagues.
Joining the NFL
In 1980, Ervin Parker was chosen to play in the NFL. He was picked by the Buffalo Bills in the fourth round of the 1980 NFL draft. The NFL draft is where professional teams select new players from colleges. He was the 93rd player chosen overall that year.
Playing for the Buffalo Bills
Ervin Parker played for the Buffalo Bills from 1980 to 1983. As a linebacker, his job was to stop the opposing team's offense. This often involved tackling players and trying to get the ball back. During his time with the Bills, he recorded 4.0 sacks. A sack happens when a defensive player tackles the quarterback before they can throw the ball. He also had 2 Fumble recoveries, meaning he picked up the ball after an offensive player dropped it.
Other Professional Teams
After his time with the Bills, Ervin Parker continued his career. In 1987, he played for the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL. He also played in the Canadian Football League (CFL) that same year. He was a member of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, a team based in Canada.
