Brian Parker II

NFL Draft Profile: Brian Parker II

Position: Offensive Tackle / Interior Offensive Line | School: Duke | Class: Redshirt Junior

Height: 6'5" | Weight: 305 lbs | Archetype: Balanced (Technician / Hybrid)

College Career Summary

Brian Parker II departs Duke as one of the most technically refined and disciplined offensive linemen in the nation. After a redshirt season and a breakout 2023 campaign, he became a national standout in 2024 by leading all Power 4 linemen with 515 pass-blocking snaps without allowing a single sack.

His 2025 season saw him take on a massive leadership role under first-year coach Manny Diaz. Primarily starting at Right Tackle, Parker showcased "five-position" potential, earning Consensus Third-Team All-American honors and First-Team All-ACC recognition. While he has played his entire collegiate career on the edge, NFL scouts are enamored with his "sawed-off" leverage and elite hand usage, with many projecting a move inside to Center—similar to fellow Duke alumnus Graham Barton.

Career Stats & Highlights

• Career Starts: 33 (LT and RT experience)

• 2024 Sacks Allowed: 0 (in 515 pass-pro snaps)

• 2025 Sacks Allowed: 3

• Pancakes: ~36 (2025 Season)

• Holding Penalties: 1 (2025)

• 2025 Honors: Associated Press Third-Team All-American, First-Team All-ACC.

2025 Game-by-Game Grades

Week	Opponent	Grade	Scout's Notes
1	vs Elon	A	Total control; opened massive lanes for the ground game.
2	vs #11 Illinois	C+	Worst Game. Struggled with elite interior-slanted speed; allowed 1 sack.
4	vs NC State	A+	The Apex. Named ACC Lineman of the Week; flawless pass protection.
5	@ Syracuse	A-	Dominated in a "phone booth"; excellent pad level in the run game.
8	@ Clemson	B+	Battle of the trenches; held his own against a future 1st-round EDGE.
10	vs Virginia	B-	Uncharacteristically gave up a sack; struggled with a late stunt.
11	@ North Carolina	A	Masterclass in "mirroring" during the rivalry win; zero pressures.
12	vs Wake Forest	A	Physical finisher; recorded 5 pancakes in a high-scoring win.
13	vs Virginia (OT)	A-	Showed elite stamina in an overtime grinder to seal 8 wins.

Scouting Grade Rubric

Intangibles (.20) — Grade: 98/100

• Leadership: Elite. Team captain and two-time Academic All-ACC selection.

• Mental Toughness: High; successfully anchored a line through a coaching transition.

• Competitor: Fierce; known for a relentless "finish" and work rate through the whistle.

• Team Player: Credits his "unit" and coaches for his record-breaking 2024 season.

• Star Power: High; one of the most "visible" technicians in the ACC.

Physical Tools (.20) — Grade: 88/100

• Height/Weight: 6'5", 305 lbs. (Meets height, Under weight benchmark for traditional OT).

• Stamina: High; over 2,000 career snaps with no significant fatigue issues.

• Durability: Elite. Has appeared in 40 career games with zero major missed time.

• Injury History: Medically clean.

Attributes (.20) — Grade: 96/100

• Run Block: Plus; fires out low and maintains leverage to displace larger DTs.

• Pass Block: Strength. Elite fundamentals; allowed only 1 sack across 2023-2024.

• Strength: Plus; functional "weight-room-to-field" strength is apparent in his anchor.

• Technique: Elite. Mastery of hand placement and resetting the "clamp."

• High Motor: Constant; a "dancing bear" who seeks out secondary work.

Athleticism (.20) — Grade: 91/100

• Speed: Good; very effective as a pulling lead-blocker in Duke's hybrid scheme.

• Agility: Elite. Ability to stop-start and mirror in pass sets is top-tier.

• Flexibility: High; loose hips allow him to "sit" on bull rushes despite size.

• Acceleration: Sudden; explosive first step out of both 2 and 3-point stances.

• Footwork: Clinical; extremely light and disciplined foot patterns.

IQ (.20) — Grade: 97/100

• Awareness: Elite. Excellent at diagnosing twists and late secondary blitzes.

Scouting Report

• Strengths: Pro-ready technical refinement; elite pass-blocking efficiency (top-5 PFF grade); positional versatility (Center/Guard/Tackle upside); "phone-booth" mauler temperament; outstanding durability and leadership credentials.

• Weaknesses: Undersized for a prototypical NFL Left Tackle; arm length may force a move to the interior; can look "lumbering" when forced to chase elite speed on the wide perimeter; lacks the massive wingspan to recover from poor initial sets.

• Scheme Fit: Ideal for a Power/Zone Hybrid system (e.g., Patriots, Jaguars, or Lions) that values technical versatility and high football IQ.

• NFL Comparison: Graham Barton / Shaq Mason.

Scout's Final Word

"Brian Parker II is the 'Swiss Army Knife' of the 2026 O-line class. While he excelled at Tackle for Duke, his NFL future is likely as a high-end starting Center or Guard where his elite hand usage and leverage can be maximized. He is a 'plug-and-play' starter who doesn't make mistakes. Teams will fall in love with his 2,000+ snaps of consistency. Draft Projection: 2nd Round (Early to Mid)."