Position: Nose tackle Weight: 310 lb (141 kg) | Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Name David Parry | |
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Date of birth: (1992-03-07) March 7, 1992 (age 23) | ||
David Robert Parry (born March 7, 1992) is an American football nose tackle for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League previously played for the Indianapolis Colts. He played played college football at Stanford, and was drafted by the Colts in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft.
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High school & college

Raised in Daly City, California, before moving to Iowa, Parry attended Linn-Mar High School in Marion, Iowa, 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.
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 New Orleans Saints practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on September 20, 2017.
Personal life

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