Augustus Parrish

Augustus Parrish
Profile
PositionOffensive tackle
Personal information
Born (1987-03-19) March 19, 1987
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight303 lb (137 kg)
Career information
CollegeKent State
NFL draft2009: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
  • 2× Second-team All-MAC (2007–2008)

Augustus "Gus" Parrish (born March 19, 1987) is an American former football offensive tackle. He was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Kent State University. He is now the head coach at Bowie High School (Maryland).

Professional career

New Orleans Saints

After going undrafted in the 2009 NFL draft, Parrish was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent on May 6. However, the team waived him on June 4.

Cincinnati Bengals

Parrish was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals on August 3, 2009. His attempt to make the Bengals' roster was chronicled on the HBO series Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Cincinnati Bengals.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Hard Knocks IV: Cutdown day looms". September 2, 2009.