Parris joined the Stony Brook Seawolves football team as a walk-on and eventually earned a scholarship. He redshirted his freshman season and became a starter at tackle for the Seawolves as a redshirt freshman.[2] Overall, Parris started 41 games for Stony Brook and was named first-team All-CAA in each of his final three seasons and was an FCSAll-American as a redshirt senior.[3]
Professional career
Washington Redskins
Parris signed with the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent on April 28, 2018.[4] He was cut by the Redskins at the end of training camp and subsequently re-signed to the team's practice squad on September 2, 2018.[5] Parris was promoted to the Redskins' active roster on December 21, 2018, after Austin Howard was placed on injured reserve.[6] Parris made his NFL debut on December 22, 2018, in a 25–16 loss to the Tennessee Titans.[7]
Parris was waived on August 31, 2019, but was signed to the practice squad the following day.[8][9] He was promoted to the active roster on December 14, 2019, after the Indianapolis Colts attempted to sign him off the Redskins practice squad.[10][11] Parris played in three games on special teams in 2019.[12] Parris was waived by Washington on September 5, 2020.[13]
Atlanta Falcons
Paris was claimed off waivers by the Atlanta Falcons on September 6, 2020,[14] before being waived on September 15, 2020.[15]
Cleveland Browns
Parris was signed to the Cleveland Browns' practice squad on October 13, 2020,[16] but was released on November 9, 2020.[17]
Washington Football Team
Parris rejoined the Washington Football Team's practice squad on December 1, 2020.[18] His practice squad contract with the team expired after the season on January 18, 2021.[19]
Miami Dolphins
On May 20, 2021, Parris signed with the Miami Dolphins.[20] He was waived on June 14, 2021,[21] and re-signed with the team on July 19, 2021.[22] He was waived on August 17, 2021.[23]
Minnesota Vikings
On October 26, 2021, Parris signed to the Minnesota Vikings practice squad.[24] He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list on November 8 and activated on November 16.[25] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Vikings on January 10, 2022.[26] He was waived on August 29.[27]