Yet another DCHS Tiger will be moving on to the college ranks, after Tiger quarterback signed a letter of intent to play for Cumberland University Phoenix last Friday. Parker was joined by friends, family, and former coaches for the event.

His former Tiger Coach Steve Trapp had nothing but praise for his QB. “This will make three of our guys playing down there next year, Parker, Wil Farris and Nolan Gottlieb. This is a lot of years in a row that we’ve had some guys with the opportunity to play college ball.”

“I’m really happy for Jordan, how he works and the type of player he is, and more importantly the type of person that he is. It’s just good to see him get that next opportunity and continue to play.

“Jordan started nine games his sophomore year as quarterback, and carried the team to the playoffs. He played wide receiver his junior year, and received All Region honors as Receiver of the Year. He did whatever we needed, and he didn’t complain.”

Trapp also listed his many other of Parker’s accomplishments, including 1,055 yards this season in rushing with 14 rushing touchdowns, only the third DCHS QB to rush for over 1,000 yards. Parker had a total of 16 rushing touchdowns in his high school career. He had 1,246 yards in passing this season, with 17 passing touchdowns. He had over 2,000 yards passing in his career, with 26 touchdowns.

Parker was also a 2024 team Captain, a 2024 Region 4A Most Outstanding Quarterback, 2024 Farm Bureau Player of the Month, 2024 DTC All-Star, DTC Player of the Game, 2024-25 Mr. DCHS, 2024 TSAA Scholar Athlete, 2023 Receiver of the Year, 2023 All-Region, 2023 Scholar Athlete, and 2022 Offensive Back of the Year.

“What we classify as great players is those that raise the game for those around him,” Coach Trapp said. “When you have a quarterback that does that, it really helps your team. We’re just happy for Jordan.”

Parker said he chose Cumberland because it was close to home, “I felt like it was a good program.” He said he plans on studying physical therapy at the four-year school, and wants to play quarterback on the field.

Jordan is the son of Kendall and Dallas Parker, with an older brother Bryson Stewart and a younger brother Auston Parker. When asked what his fondest memories of playing at DCHS, Parker said, “Just getting to play with everybody, getting better, and being around my teammates.”