Denver Parker is in his first season as a defensive graduate assistant helping coach the defensive backs.
Parker comes to Emporia State after a playing career as a defensive back at Austin Peay and MIAA rival Missouri Western. Parker began his college playing career as a defensive at Austin Peay where he appeared in 18 games, recording 12 tackles and a broken-up pass during the 2021 to 2023 seasons. Parker played the 2024 and 2025 seasons at Missouri Western where he recorded 47 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss and three broken up passes in 21 games.
Parker earned his bachelor’s degree in marketing from Missouri Western in December 2025 and is currently working on a Master of Business Administration at Emporia State.
Parker is originally from St. Louis, Missouri.
