Parker Welker Parker Welker 6'2" | 230 lbs | ATH Greencastle | 2027 State IN out of Greencastle runs around like a one-man wrecking ball on defense. Blessed with great sideline-to-sideline range and top instincts, Welker takes great angles to the ball and is very good v. The run. He can be a nightmare for quarterbacks, too, having recorded five sacks last year. Very good pursuit off the backside and accelerates to ballcarriers well. He finished seventh in the state last season in tackles with 158.

Welker has been a leader for the Greencastle defense since week 1 of his freshman year. He’s always been a tackling machine who is always near the ball 1 way or another. He can press the line and create pressure, and then drop back into coverage or play the run. He’s got good gap discipline and knows how to use his length near the line. He can get off blocks fairly easily and wrap up with 1 hand. He’s developed his frame throughout his highschool career and it’s helped round out his game. Through 33 games, he has 405 tackles, 238 being solos, 30 TFLs, 6 sacks, 2 interceptions, and 3 forced fumbles.

Welker is a 2-way player for Greencastle who is physical, tough, and just reaching his potential. He’s got a good sized frame and plays relentlessly on both sides. He ran the ball and caught it some this year, however he took a huge jump defensively. Welker amassed 157 total tackles, 14 TFLs, 3 sacks, 1 interception, and forced a fumble.

Welker has quickly went from a young player with potential to one of, if not the leader for his defense. The performance he put up on Friday speaks volumes to his future and potential. With his 12 tackles and 4 TFLs on Friday, he led the game in both categories, and then he blocked a punt as well. With 230 career tackles through 2 years, it’s clear Welker can play at a high level for extended periods of time.

Welker had a fantastic freshman year and has only built upon what he did as a freshman. He’s a tough hard-hitting linebacker with good range and vision on the field. He’s already surpassed 200 career tackles and 15 TFLs in just 2 years of Varsity ball. By the time he graduates, he could easily be one of the highest-decorated recruits in the class.