Keshun Parker named defensive player of the year
Itawamba's Keshun Parker lands prestigious honor
Charlotte, NC – Itawamba’s Keshun Parker has been tapped as the 2019 NJCAA Football Defensive Player of the Year.
Parker lands the coveted player of the year honor after earning NJCAA Region 23 Co-MVP honors. Parker led the Indians with a team-high 81 tackles, including 18.5 for a loss. Parker also racked up seven sacks, two forced fumbles, and five pass breakups.
Parker helped lead Itawamba to four consecutive wins to close out the season. Parker totaled three games of double-digit tackle efforts that included a three-sack performance on Sept. 19 where the sophomore garnered NJCAA Defensive Player of the Week honors.
Personal
- Position: Linebacker
- Height: 5-11
- Weight: 225
- Class: Sophomore
- Hometown: Calhoun City, MS
2019 Statistics
- 81 total tackles
- 18.5 TFL
- 7 sacks
- 5 PBU
- 2 forced fumbles
Career Statistics
- 121 total tackles
- 32.0 TFL
- 10 sacks
2019 Accomplishments
- NJCAA Football First Team All-America
- NJCAA Region 23 Co-MVP
- NJCAA All-Region 23
- MACJC First Team All-Conference
- NJCAA Defensive Player of the Week (9/25)
Head Coach Sean Cannon on Parker
“We are extremely proud for Keshun. Out of all the community colleges in the country, to be named Defensive Player of the Year is pretty special for him and our program. It’s great to get an honor like this individually, but he’ll be the first to tell you that it represents all the hard work and dedication all the guys on the team put into the season. He’s always been a team first kind of guy and that attitude really spread throughout the team as the season went on. He’s help set new standards and expectations at ICC.”
Parker on being named NJCAA Football Defensive Player of the Year
“It means so much to be picked as the NJCAA Defensive Player of the Year because there are a bunch of great players in Mississippi and all across the country. This award is more than just me though. It wouldn’t have been possible if it wasn’t for my teammates and coaches. They deserve a big part of this award too.”