2016 as a Redshirt Junior: Did not see any action, serving as a scout-team running back.
Prior to JMU: Transferred to JMU after spending one season at Victor Valley College, a junior college in California, which he helped to a 9-2 record and district title... Rushed for 439 yards (4.1 ypc) and two touchdowns as a redshirt sophomore... Also had 10 receptions for 114 yards and two scores... Began collegiate career at Division II Alderson Broaddus (W.Va.), tallying 10 rushes for 43 yards in five games as a freshman.
High School: Played high school football at I.C. Norcom... First Team All-District and All-Conference utility player... Received MVP and leadership award at junior rank camp and MVP and best running back award at national underclassmen camp.
Personal: Full name is Aaron "Simba" Parker... Raised by his Aunt Tonya McDuffie... His aunt ran track at Norfolk State... Majoring in psychology.
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