He played college football with the Oregon State Beavers and Simon Fraser Clan.
During his amateur playing days, Keynan was also an accomplished track and field athlete and often distinguished himself as one of the fastest players on his team.
In 2007, he set the Canadian youth record in the 200 meter sprint (21.44 seconds) at the Royal Canadian Legion Nationals before placing fifth at the World Youth Track and Field Championships in the 100 meter dash with a time of 10.61 in that same year.
[3] Parker was part of the final cuts following the Alouettes' training camp in 2013.
[6] Keynan's father, James "Quick" Parker, is a member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame.