Rick Parros facts for kids
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| Position: | Running back | ||||||
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| Born: | June 14, 1958 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 200 lb (91 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Granite (South Salt Lake, Utah) |
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| College: | Utah State | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1980 / Round: 4 / Pick: 107 | ||||||
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Rick U. Parros was born on June 14, 1958. He is a former professional American football player. Rick played as a running back in the National Football League (NFL).
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Rick Parros's Early Life and College Football
Rick Parros grew up in Brooklyn, New York. He went to Granite High School in South Salt Lake, Utah. After high school, he played college football for Utah State University. Playing college football helped him prepare for a career in the NFL.
Rick Parros's NFL Career Highlights
Rick Parros was chosen by the Denver Broncos in the 1980 NFL Draft. He was picked in the fourth round. He played for the Broncos from 1981 to 1984.
Playing for the Denver Broncos
In 1981, Rick Parros had a great season. He was the Broncos' top rusher, running for 749 yards. He carried the ball 176 times that year. He also scored 2 rushing touchdowns and caught 25 passes for 216 yards.
Time with the Seattle Seahawks
After playing for the Broncos, Rick Parros also played for the Seattle Seahawks. He was with the Seahawks in 1985 and again in 1987.
Rick Parros's Career Totals
Throughout his NFL career, Rick Parros ran for a total of 1,381 yards. He scored 7 rushing touchdowns. He also caught 82 passes for 660 receiving yards and 5 receiving touchdowns.
