33 Facts About Micah Parsons

Micah Aaron Parsons was born on May 26,1999 and is an American professional football defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League.

Micah Parsons was selected by the Cowboys in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft, and was named the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Year.

Micah Parsons was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on May 26,1999.

Micah Parsons attended Central Dauphin High School for his freshman and sophomore years, before transferring to Harrisburg High School where he started at both defensive end and running back.

Micah Parsons was recruited by Nebraska, Georgia, Oklahoma, Ohio State, Alabama and Penn State.

Micah Parsons initially committed in the spring of 2016, then decommitted, before recommitting again on December 20,2017.

Micah Parsons graduated Harrisburg High School seven months early to expedite the enrollment process.

Micah Parsons was in contention for the starting job even though he was a true freshman.

Micah Parsons became the first Nittany Lion to ever lead the team in tackles as a freshman.

Micah Parsons started at outside linebacker against Rutgers University, after junior linebacker Cam Brown was disciplined because of a rules violation incident, with Parsons making 7 tackles and a strip-sack.

Micah Parsons had 14 tackles and a strip-sack against the University of Kentucky in the 2019 Citrus Bowl.

Micah Parsons finished second in the Big Ten Freshman of the Year voting behind wide receiver Rondale Moore.

Micah Parsons started 12 out of 13 games at middle linebacker, totaling 109 tackles, five sacks, 26 quarterback hurries, five deflected passes, and four forced fumbles.

Micah Parsons was named the 2019 Cotton Bowl Classic defensive MVP after recording 14 tackles, two sacks, and two forced fumbles.

Micah Parsons opted out of the 2020 season due to concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and declined his remaining years of college eligibility in favor of making himself available to the NFL in the 2021 draft.

Micah Parsons was selected in the first round by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2021 NFL draft.

Micah Parsons signed his four-year rookie contract, worth $17 million, on June 9,2021.

From Week 9 to Week 14, Micah Parsons recorded at least one sack in six straight games.

Micah Parsons finished with 84 total tackles, 13 sacks and three forced fumbles.

Micah Parsons was voted into the Pro Bowl, named first-team All-Pro by the Associated Press, and was the unanimous Defensive Rookie of the Year.

Micah Parsons was ranked 16th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2022.

Micah Parsons had six games on the season with two sacks.

Micah Parsons was named a first-team All-Pro by the Associated Press at the end of the year.

Micah Parsons was ranked ninth by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2023.

Micah Parsons finished the 2023 season with 14 sacks, 64 total tackles, two passes defended, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery.

Micah Parsons earned Pro Bowl honors for the 2023 season.

Micah Parsons was ranked 17th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2024.

In May 2018, Micah Parsons became the father of a son, Malcolm.

Micah Parsons cited the risk that COVID-19 presented to the health and well-being of his son Malcolm as a major factor in his decision to opt out participation in the 2020 college football season.

On February 16,2024, Micah Parsons played in the NBA All-Star Weekend Celebrity Game.

On May 14,2024, Micah Parsons signed a multi-year extension deal with Warner Bros.

Micah Parsons is a fan of Penn State wrestling, the Philadelphia Phillies and Philadelphia 76ers.

Micah Parsons is a self-taught chess player, who uses the game to cultivate his game on the football field.