Nebraska football received a commit from St. Louis Cardinal Ritter running back Jamarion Parker. Three takes on the decision of the 6-foot-1, 175-pounder:
Run-by-you speed: Parker rushed for 1,647 yards in fewer than 200 carries because he played for what amounted to an all-star team that finished 14-0 and generally flattened its opponents. Parker benefited from a dominant offensive line that opened truck lanes in the middle of a field, so his somewhat slight build rarely came in contact with defenders. And when defenders closed in for a tackle, Parker glided right past them. He’s a home run hitter — that the Huskers seem to lack right now in the backfield — and thus could play from the jump. His build and on-field game is most reminiscent of Maurice Washington, another gliding, light-footed sprinter.
A rare Husker win in St. Louis: Since the commit of Tre Bryant in the 2016 class, NU has been largely been shut out of the city while Oklahoma, Ohio State, Illinois and later Missouri landed the best talent. A ton of coaching changes played a role, as has a lukewarm approach to the giant Lindenwood University camp held in the area each year. But Parker — a beloved player in the city — gets Nebraska back in the door just in time for an incredible 2026 class in the city, including DeSmet lineman Titan Davis and St. Louis University running back Jordan Taylor.
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A return to the field after tragedy: Parker did not play during his sophomore year while he mourned the loss of older brother Harvey Holloway, who was shot and killed in February 2022. When Parker returned to Ritter’s team for his junior year, he dedicated his play to the memory of his older brother.
