Bucky Brooks: Jacob Parrish Is Overlooked
August 30th, 2025
Getting noticed.
Joe was impressed with this guy from the very first snaps of underwear football in the Glazer Shed during the first rookie minicamp practice.
And Jacob Parrish hasn’t disappointed since.
The Kansas State rookie may not be an All-Pro. But Joe thinks he is a player. And every day Joe saw Parrish, whether it was in practice or a worthless preseason game, Parrish made plays. He was always around the ball.
After watching tape of Parrish in worthless preseason, former NFL defensive back and scout Bucky Brooks is impressed as well. In fact, Brooks thinks Parrish is one of the more overlooked rookies.
Todd Bowles’ aggressive scheme needs high-IQ defensive backs to create the kind of chaos that induces opposing QBs to commit game-changing blunders. Parrish fits the bill as an instinctive playmaker with superb instincts and diagnostic skills. After a stellar preseason that has featured three passes defensed in limited action, the Buccaneers’ third-round pick could crack the lineup as an inside or outside corner in the team’s sub-packages. Given how Bowles leans into pressure in crucial moments, Parrish could emerge as a difference-maker in a turnover-obsessed defensive backfield that attacks the ball at every turn.
Well, Parrish already will start at the slot. If there are injuries, who knows, maybe he moves outside. Bucs coach Todd Bowles has often said Parrish can play inside or outside.
This was a helluva draft pick in the third round. No doubt Parrish has been overshadowed by first-round pick receiver Emeka Egbuka and to an extent, Benjamin Morrison (basically because Morrison is a Notre Dame guy).
While Joe thinks Egbuka will be special, Parrish is no slouch. He’s going to be around these parts for quite some time.
August 30th, 2025 at 12:33 am
I don’t know if anyone cares, but on the night of the first game, having just watched the TV broadcast, I thought Parrish got schooled a bit. To me, it wasn’t a big deal, he’s a rookie in his first action going against a top WR in Ridley, and a vet in Lockett. But, when I went back and rewatched all his snaps vs the starters, I realized my TV viewing angle gave me a false impression, he actually was quite good, certainly better than I thought originally. I wasn’t down on him in the least, to be sure, but I came away even more impressed when reviewing the tape.
Again, not that anyone cares, but just clearing up the record. This kid looks like he’s going to be really, really good.
August 30th, 2025 at 12:46 am
Rod
He definitely made some good plays and looked like he was trailing a few times, but a rookies’s first game against one of the fastest quickest receivers in the NFL, hardly faulting him for that. 90% of the receivers in the league he is right on them with great coverage.
What I like is he, and what I know from Morrison in college, go after the ball and get turnovers.
Really need to see Zion step up the INT’s this year
August 30th, 2025 at 4:01 am
Like what little I have seen from Parish for sure. The sample size and the old “but it’s just preseason” and the quality of oponents is the only thing that makes me a bit apprehensive about any of our rookies.
Go Bucs!
August 30th, 2025 at 4:54 am
All in on Parrish. Looking pretty good so far. He is young and has many years to grow even better.
August 30th, 2025 at 8:02 am
It really like festers inside after years and years of neglect Joe. I don’t really understand what John Gruden brought to light in my mind. Lavonte David’s career, all of the things he’s done in and for the NFL, and no recognition. Unbelievable, bro.. it used to be like Terrible back we were the punch line due to whatever they thought up. ESPN scoffed at the thought of the Bucs. It really isn’t a lot better.now. B. Brooks, Thank You Sir!!
August 30th, 2025 at 8:38 am
So far and perhaps due to injuries, Jacob Parrish > Benjamin Morrison. I think the only reason why the Bucs has Morrison penciled in as the next in line to replace the outside corner is due to his height and draft position. Morrison might be 2″ taller but Parrish makes it up with his speed and stickiness.
August 30th, 2025 at 9:11 am
bucky just overlooked him again on list on nfl site but included a kicker and a few other less impactful guys. list i think was excluding first rounders
August 30th, 2025 at 9:55 am
What “aggressive scheme?”
Dropping pass rushers into deep zone and rushing DBs who aren’t trained at it, can’t get close in 3 seconds, results in one of the worst pass defenses ever for two straight years.
August 30th, 2025 at 10:16 am
Can’t wait to see him in action! And that action is almost here guys. LFG!
BEAT ATLANTA!!!
August 30th, 2025 at 11:45 am
LFG
August 30th, 2025 at 12:14 pm
Seems like Parrish sticks to receivers like glue and sticks his hand in there to break up the pass basically every opportunity he has.
This dude is the closest thing to a shutdown corner we’ve had here in a long time.