He played college football for California and was selected in the 7th round (217th overall) of the 2000 NFL draft by the Giants.
His family moved to Richmond, California, when he was young, and he attended De Anza High School, graduating in 1996.
As a member of California, Parker played defensive end, weighing between 250 and 300 pounds in separate seasons.
[3][4] Though making the team, Parker saw limited playing time as a rookie, staying inactive for all but four games of the season.
[6] Parker was a member of the Giants' Super Bowl XXXV team, and saw them lose 34-7 versus the Baltimore Ravens.