It’s hard to imagine a player who recorded over 120 tackles and five sacks would be on an “under-the-radar” offensive players article, but Valentine’s Parker Chavez Parker Chavez 5'11" | 165 lbs | RB/LB Valentine | 2027 State NE could also be in store for a huge two-way senior campaign. Parker is listed as an RB on our site but is extremely versatile, recording 317 rushing yards, 267 receiving yards, and seven total touchdowns. He isn’t the biggest back out there, but he runs with an intense drive that makes him hard to bring down on initial contact. He operates best as a north-south runner, but also has the quick change of direction and vision to find cutback lanes and flip the field with one move. He shows good burst when hitting his gaps and when he finds the open field. Great receiving back out of the backfield, but could even be moved around the formation to maximize his versatility. Tough, physical player with a great motor from snap to whistle!

Parker is the lone running back on our prospect list at the running back position as one that pops out with his sudden burst he accumulates out of the backfield. The 5’11 165 pounder from Valentine, blends his elusiveness with good durability on first contact which seems to create yards after contact on a persistent basis. He also has the balance to run downhill and the change of direction to get around his defenders as well. With more frame to add in the weight room this offseason, Parker is another sound small school target at the next-level.