The next man up always has to be ready. And for Missouri tight end Daniel Parker Jr., he’s been ready for awhile.
The former-defensive end, now tight end had to fill in at tight end the past two games against Florida and Vanderbilt in Albert Okwuegbunam and Kendall Blanton’s absences. Parker has done so admirably, nabbing his first career catch against the Gators and first touchdown Saturday in the Tigers’ win over the Commodores.
Parker reeled in three catches for 42 yards and a score in Missouri’s most recent game, earning him SEC Freshman of the Week honors.