Gridiron Core
NFL · 2026
TJ Parker
Bills· #99

TJParker

Linebacker

  • 6'3"
  • 263 lbs
  • Age 22
18
Tackles
1.5
Sacks
0
Int
0
Pass Def
2026 SeasonThrough 7 games

Player Info

Position
Linebacker
Height
6'3"
Weight
263 lbs
Age
22
Born
September 19, 2004 · Phenix City, AL
College
Clemson
Experience
Rookie

Contract Details

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$13.1MTotal Value
4YearsDuration
$3.3MAvg. Annual
2026 – 2029Contract Years
$6.9M2026 Salary

Rookie contract · free agent 2030via ESPN

Draft Info

2026Draft Year
Round 2Round
Pick 35Overall
ClemsonCollegeBUFDrafted By

Season Stats

2026 Regular Season
18Tackles
6Solo
12Assisted
1.5Sacks
0.5Stuffs
1Forced Fum
0Int
0Pass Def

Career Stats

Full career
SeasonGamesTklSackIntPD
20267181.500
Total7181.500

Fantasy Outlook

2026 Projection
—Projected Pts
—Position Rank
No weekly scoring

After trading back and eventually out of the first round three times Thursday, the Bills addressed the defensive side of the ball with their first pick of the draft by selecting Parker. The Clemson product had his best season as a sophomore in 2024, when he posted 57 total tackles, including 11.0 sacks, and six forced fumbles across 14 games. Parker's numbers dipped noticeably in 2025, but he still finished his three-year college career with more tackles for a loss (41.5) than games played (39). He found success at Clemson for his combination of motor, power and speed, though that will be something he'll need to work on to adjust to NFL-level blocking. Parker joins a Bills pass-rush group that's headlined by Greg Rousseau and Bradley Chubb.

Recent Games

Game log
DateOpponentTklSoloSackIntPD
Nov 1vs BALW211.000
Oct 18@ LVW500.000
Oct 12@ LARW320.000

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Injury Status

HealthyNo injury designation