Brandon Parker Bio
Brandon Malik Parker (born October 21, 1995) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the North Carolina A&T Aggies before being selected by the Oakland Raiders in the third round of the 2018 NFL draft.
Standing 6 feet 8 inches tall and weighing 145 kilograms, Parker has built a professional career on the offensive line, starting for the Las Vegas Raiders and later contributing as a depth piece for the Atlanta Falcons and the San Francisco 49ers. He is recognized as one of the most decorated linemen in Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) history.
Early Life and Background
Brandon Malik Parker was born on October 21, 1995, in Kannapolis, North Carolina, to George Curtis Parker III and his wife Regina. Both of his parents had athletic backgrounds. Parker’s father was an All-ACC offensive lineman for the University of North Carolina, while his mother, Regina, was a prep basketball star at Carver High School and later played basketball at North Carolina.
Parker attended A.L. Brown High School in Kannapolis, where he started two of the three years he played varsity football. During his senior season, he led the Wonders to an 8–4 record, and his high school program averaged 287 rushing yards per game while completing 62.4 percent of its passes.
Parker’s tall and lanky frame was a point of concern for college recruiters. In a later interview, Parker explained that he was not heavily recruited out of high school because of his slim build and limited junior-year film. He ultimately received a full scholarship offer from North Carolina A&T, along with offers from Winston-Salem State, North Carolina Central, and a partial offer from North Carolina, his father’s alma mater.
Path to American Football
After signing with North Carolina A&T as part of Head Coach Rod Broadway’s 2013 recruiting class, Parker was redshirted during the 2013 season. In 2014, he was projected to be second on the depth chart at left tackle, but he became the starter after an injury to William Robinson. He started all 12 games that year, earning third-team All-MEAC honors.
Parker earned first-team All-MEAC recognition and the MEAC Offensive Lineman of the Year award in 2015, 2016, and 2017, becoming the first player in conference history to win the offensive lineman award in three consecutive seasons. He was named a second-team All-American in 2016 and a first-team All-American in 2017, and he finished his college career without allowing a single sack. He also received an invitation to the 2018 Reese’s Senior Bowl, where his performance helped raise his draft stock.
Brandon Parker Career
Oakland / Las Vegas Raiders (2018–2023)
The Oakland Raiders selected Parker in the third round (65th overall) of the 2018 NFL draft. He was the fifth offensive tackle taken that year, and Oakland traded multiple picks to Baltimore to move up and select him. On May 21, 2018, Parker signed a four-year, $4.09 million contract that included a $1.05 million signing bonus.
He was named the Raiders’ starting right tackle in Week 5 of his rookie season after an injury to Donald Penn and went on to start three games at right tackle in 2019. In 2021, he reclaimed the starting right tackle role in Week 5 and started the remainder of the season. Parker re-signed with the Raiders in March 2022 but was placed on injured reserve in late August. He returned to the team in 2023 before being released, re-signed to the practice squad in November, and elevated back to the active roster in December.
San Francisco 49ers (First Stint, 2024)
On March 18, 2024, Parker signed a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers. He was released as part of final roster cuts on August 27, re-signed on September 2, and released again one week later.
Atlanta Falcons (2024–2025)
On September 10, 2024, Parker was signed by the Atlanta Falcons. He was released on August 26, 2025, as part of final roster cuts and re-signed to the practice squad the following day before being released from the practice squad on September 2.
San Francisco 49ers (Second Stint, 2025–Present)
On September 17, 2025, Parker signed with the San Francisco 49ers’ practice squad, returning to the franchise for a second stint.
Notable Events and Milestones
Parker is the only player in MEAC history to win the conference’s Offensive Lineman of the Year award in three consecutive seasons, earning the honor in 2015, 2016, and 2017. He finished his college career without surrendering a sack and was one of 20 Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) players invited to the NFL Scouting Combine. He also proposed to his wife, Dominique Green, on the field before kickoff in his final home game at North Carolina A&T on November 18, 2017.
Brandon Parker Family
Family Background and Football Lineage
Parker was raised in Kannapolis, North Carolina, by George Curtis Parker III and Regina Parker, both of whom were accomplished athletes. His father played offensive line in the Atlantic Coast Conference at the University of North Carolina, and his mother played basketball at Carver High School and later at North Carolina. Parker’s older sister, Jasmine, also attended North Carolina A&T and was a member of the women’s basketball program.
Personal Life
Parker is married to Dominique Green, whom he met while attending North Carolina A&T. He proposed to her on the field before kickoff in his final home game against archrival North Carolina Central on November 18, 2017. The couple has a daughter, born in 2023.
2025 Season Performance
Brandon Parker’s 2025 campaign began with the Atlanta Falcons, who had signed him in September 2024. He was released as part of final roster cuts on August 26, 2025, briefly rejoined Atlanta’s practice squad the next day, and was released from the practice squad on September 2, 2025.
Two weeks later, on September 17, 2025, Parker signed with the San Francisco 49ers’ practice squad, marking his return to the franchise where he had a brief stint in 2024. The move gave him an opportunity to compete for an elevation to the 49ers’ active roster during the season.
Looking ahead, Parker’s experience as a starting right tackle with the Las Vegas Raiders, combined with his familiarity with the 49ers’ offensive system, positions him as a veteran depth option along the offensive line for the remainder of the 2025 season.