Prattville’s Star Junior Defensive Tackle: Ricardo Parker

Ricardo Parker is a 3 Star recruit who plays Defensive Tackle at Prattville High School. Parker is ranked as the 540th best recruit in the class of 2027 and is ranked as a top 60 Defensive Tackle in the class as well. In addition, Parker is listed as a top 20 recruit in the state of Alabama and is listed as the #4 Defensive Tackle in the state of Alabama. He holds offers from schools such as Texas, Oklahoma State and Arkansas.

Who are some role models in your life?
My role models in my life are my mom and dad.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?
I listen to Luke Combs and Lil Baby to get hyped before the game.

What are the strengths of your game?
The strengths of my game are my hand-fighting ability and quick get-off.

What is your favorite memory of your career?
When I got my first SEC offer.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?
The best player I’ve ever played with was Demarcus Riddick.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?
The advice I would give to a D1 athlete is to keep working, never stop grinding, and be a better you every day.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?
I would want to travel to Texas.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?
I was 7 years old when I fell in love with football.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?
If I could meet one of my sports heroes, it would be Nick Bosa.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?
My favorite sports moment was when the San Francisco 49ers made the Super Bowl.