Roscoe Parrish's Bio

PRO CAREER
2006 Finished the season with 32 punt returns for 364 yards (third in club-history) and one touchdown … 11.4 yard punt return average was second in the AFC behind Pacman Jones … career punt return average of 11.96 places him second in club history … had 23 receptions for 320 yards and two receiving touchdowns … At NE (9/10), tallied two catches for 20 yards with a long of 15 yards … At MIA (9/17), made first start this season and had one catch for four yards … had a career day returning punts with five returns for 72 yards, including two returns of 20+ yards (22 & 26) … vs. NYJ (9/24), finished with a career-high 104 yards on four receptions, including a 51-yard touchdown on the second play of the game … also had two punt returns for eight yards … vs. MIN (10/1), finished with three catches for 25 yards, including a long 16 … at CHI (10/8), saw action at wide receiver, tallied one punt return for 15 yards … at DET (10/15), had two catches for 48 yards, including a 44-yard touchdown, his second of the season … also had two punt returns for 21 yards before leaving with a hamstring injury … vs. NE (10/22), saw action at wide receiver, did not record a catch … returned four punts for 39 yards, including a return of 21 yards … vs. GB (11/5), had two punt returns for 20 yards, including a 17 yard return, which led to the Bills’ go-ahead score … at IND (11/12), did not record a reception, returned two punts for 27 yards, including a return of 21 yards … at HOU (11/19), tallied two punt returns for 12 yards, including a long of 10 yards … snapped streak of five straight games with a 15+ yard return, remains tied with Steve Tasker (1995) for club record … vs. JAX (11/26), recorded 82-yard punt return for a touchdown, 18th in club history and first since 11/21/04 … ties 3rd longest PR return by a Bill … also had PR for 22 yards … 104 total PR yards in a game are a new club record, passing Ike Hill’s mark of 98 yards … recorded two receptions for 36 yards on the final drive of the game to set up game winning field goal … had 15+yard PR in six of last seven contests … named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week … vs. SD (12/3), finished with three catches for 33 yards, also had one punt return for six yards … at NYJ (12/10), had three punt returns for 17 yards and a career-long 11-yard run in the first quarter … vs. MIA (12/17), tallied three punt returns for 22 yards … vs. TEN (12/24), had one punt return for no yards … at BAL (12/31), had 50 yards receiving on a career high six catches … also had one punt return for zero yards …

OVERVIEW
The Hurricanes' star receiver, Roscoe was regarded as a home run threat every time he touched the ball. He has a rare combination of breakaway speed, a quick burst, an impressive change of pace and good catching ability. Parrish can elude tacklers in the open field or in traffic, and has a knack for making tacklers miss. He has been called by head coach Larry Coker as "the most exciting player I've ever coached." Rated the tenth-best prospect in the state of Florida at Miami Senior High in 2000, Roscoe led the team to the District title and the third round of the Class 6A Playoffs, despite compiling a 7-6 record his senior year. He was perhaps the most explosive running and passing quarterback in Florida during the 2000 season, passing for 2,201 yards and rushing for 613 yards to earn firstteam Class 6A honors. During his junior season of 1999, he passed for 1,400 yards and 10 touchdowns with just five interceptions while completing 78 of 136 passes. Roscoe also rushed 60 times for 600 yards and six touchdowns and had ten tackles during the 1999 season. Parrish redshirted at Miami in 2001 and took over punt return duties the following year. He gained 336 yards on 25 returns (13.4 avg) and started two games on offense, catching 14 passes for 270 yards and a touchdown. He finished the 2003 season with 24 catches for 322 yards (13.4 avg) and two touchdowns. Roscoe also totaled 240 yards with a score on 23 punt returns (10.4 avg). The 2004 season saw Parrish become the offense's primary target. He started eight games and caught a career-high 43 passes for 693 yards (16.1 avg) and eight touchdowns. His eight scoring grabs rank eighth on the school's season-record list. Roscoe also gained 324 yards on 20 punt returns (16.2 avg) with two touchdowns and carried eight times for 52 yards (6.5 avg). Parrish closed out his career with 81 receptions for 1285 yards (15.9 avg) and eleven touchdowns in 35 games. His eleven scoring grabs are tied for tenth on Miami's all-time record list. He returned 68 punts for 900 yards (13.2 avg) and three scores. Only Santana Moss (six, 1997-2000) returned more punts for touchdowns in school history. His 900 yards rank fourth on the Hurricanes' career-record list behind Kevin Williams (939, 1990-92), Eddie Dunn (1153, 1936-38) and Moss (1196). Roscoe also carried 18 times for 178 yards (9.9 avg) and a touchdown.

COLLEGE
2004 All-Atlantic Coast Conference second-team selection…Started eight games, leading the team with a career-high 43 receptions for 693 yards (16.1 avg) and eight touchdowns…His eight touchdown catches led the ACC and his 693 yards ranked fourth…Ranked 11th in the nation with 20 punt returns for 324 yards (16.2 avg) and two scores…Added 52 yards on eight carries (6.5 avg).
2004 GAME ANALYSIS Florida State…Opened the season with four receptions for 45 yards, five punt returns for 35 yards and an 8-yard gain on a reverse. Louisiana Tech…Snared two passes for 49 yards. Houston…Totaled 15 yards on a reverse, 6 yards on a punt return and 26 yards on three catches. Georgia Tech…Found the end zone twice, with touchdown grabs of 12 & 44 yards, gaining 73 yards on three receptions and 22 yards on two punt returns. Louisville…Followed with four catches for 41 yards, including a 14-yard score and had a 5-yard punt return. North Carolina State…Registered four catches for 81 yards and touchdowns of 3 & 27 yards…Also had a 24-yard gain on a reverse. North Carolina…Made three catches for 65 yards and a 26-yard score. Clemson…Had six receptions for 93 yards and two punt returns for 9 yards. Virginia…Produced 50 yards on four catches, 4 yards on a reverse and 121 yards on three punt returns…Sparked a fourth quarter rally by first scoring on a 62-yard punt return with 7:03 remaining and then sealed the 31-21 victory with a 25-yard touchdown grab with 0:51 left. Wake Forest…Followed with five receptions for 141 yards and a 39-yard touchdown, adding 8 yards on two carries. Virginia Tech…Held to 15 yards on three catches and a 5-yard punt return. Florida (Peach Bowl)…Closed out his career with four receptions for 63 yards, three punt returns for 72 yards, including a 72-yard touchdown and an 8-yard gain on a reverse.
2003 Played in eleven games…Finished with 24 receptions for 322 yards (13.4 avg) and two touchdowns…Returned 23 punts for 240 yards (10.4 avg) and a score…Added 57 yards on six carries (9.5 avg).
2003 GAME ANALYSIS Louisiana Tech…Began the year with 55 yards on two catches and an 11-yard punt return. East Carolina…Made a sensational grab for a 50-yard touchdown, totaling 83 yards on four catches, with a 7-yard gain on a reverse and a 10-yard punt return. Boston College…Ran for a 12-yard gain, had a 12 yard reception and returned four punts for 106 yards and a school record 92-yard touchdown…His 92-yarder topped the previous long of 91 yards by Kevin Williams vs. Penn State in 1991. Virginia Tech…Snatched four passes for 38 yards. Tennessee…Followed with 41 yards on five grabs and a 14-yard punt return. Pittsburgh…Had a 45-yard touchdown catch and returned five punts for 22 yards. Florida State (Orange Bowl)…Did not catch a pass, but returned three punts for 23 yards and gained 7 yards on a reverse.
2002 Played in twelve games as a redshirt freshman…Took over punt return duties, gaining 336 yards on 25 attempts (13.4 avg)…Caught fourteen passes for 270 yards (19.3 avg) and a touchdown…Carried four times for 69 yards (17.3 avg) and a score.
2002 GAME ANALYSIS Florida A&M…Made his collegiate debut a memorable one, scoring his first career touchdown on a 46-yard reverse and also caught two passes for 43 yards and a 32-yard score…Added 75 yards on five punt returns. Temple…Caught a season-high four passes for 76 yards and returned two punts for 42 yards. Tennessee…Collected 54 yards on three punt returns, 7 yards on a reverse and 14 yards on a reception. Syracuse…Caught three passes for 39 yards and had a reverse for an 11-yard gain. Virginia Tech… Had two catches for 61 yards, including a 58-yard grab, and returned two punts for 72 yards, including a 43-yarder that set up Miami's first touchdown against the Hokies. Ohio State (Fiesta Bowl)…Hauled in five passes for 70 yards and a 24-yard touchdown… Also returned two punts for 56 yards.

COMBINE AGILITY TESTS
4.43 in the 40-yard dash…2.6 20-yard dash…1.58 10-yard dash…29 ¼-inch arm length… 8 5/8-inch hands…10 Wonderlic score.

HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Miami (Fla.) Senior High School, playing football for coach Earl Tillman…Was the fourth rated prospect in Dade County by the Miami Herald, as well as the tenth-best in the state...Although his team went 7-6 during his senior season, he led them to the District title and the third round of the Class 6A Playoffs...Was perhaps the most explosive running and passing quarterback in Florida during the 2000 season, passing for 2,201 yards and rushing for 613 yards, earning a first-team Class 6A All-State selection in 2000...During his junior season of 1999, he passed for 1,400 yards and 10 touchdowns with just five interceptions while completing 78 of 136 passes...Also rushed 60 times for 600 yards and six touchdowns and had 10 tackles during the 1999 season.