Ron Parker (born August 17, 1987) is a former American football free safety. He was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He had also played for the Oakland Raiders, the Carolina Panthers, had a brief stint with the Atlanta Falcons, and most notably played for the Kansas City Chiefs for six seasons (2013-18). He played college football for Newberry College. Early years Parker's father, Ronzo, was a truck driver and his mother Rose worked at a Montessori public school. Parker has a twin name Don and he has an older sister Ronique. Parker was raised near Beaufort, South Carolina. Attended Beaufort High School, Lady's Island Middle and St Helena Elementary. College career Parker played for the Newberry College Wolves in the South Atlantic Conference in NCAA Division II. In 2009, Parker was selected to the first team All-American by Don Hansen's Football Gazette and to the second team All-American by D2Football.com and Daktronics. Parker also was selected to the first team all-Super Region selection by Daktronics and also was named to the all-South Atlantic Conference first team. Parker was selected to the first team All-American by D2Football.com and Don Hansen's Football Gazette. Parker was selected to the second team All-American by Daktronics and a third team Little All-American by the Associated Press following his senior season. Professional career Seattle Seahawks (first stint) 2011 Parker went undrafted in the 2011 NFL Draft. On July 26, 2011, the Seattle Seahawks signed Parker to a three-year, $1.39 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $1,000 as an undrafted free agent. He was released on August 31, 2011 and was signed to the practice squad on September 5. On September 22, 2011, the Seattle Seahawks released Parker. Oakland Raiders On September 26, 2011, the Oakland Raiders signed Parker to their practice squad. On October 1, 2011, he was promoted to the Raiders' active roster. On October 2, 2011, Parker made his professional regular season debut during a 31–19 loss to the New England Patriots in Week 4. On October 22, 2011, the Oakland Raiders released Parker. Seattle Seahawks (second stint) On October 24, 2011, the Seattle Seahawks claimed Parker off of waivers. Head coach Pete Carroll named Parker the sixth cornerback on the depth chart, behind Richard Sherman, Brandon Browner, Byron Maxwell, Roy Lewis, and Kennard Cox. Parker appeared in five games as a rookie in 2011,