Wayshawn Parker: 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile & College Stats
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Wayshawn Parker is a junior RB at Utah from Richmond, CA. He is listed at 5'10", 205 pounds. Gridiron AI's prospect model ranks Wayshawn Parker No. 13 on its 2027 board (No. 1 among running backs): a 88% chance to be drafted, 73% to go in the top 100 picks and 33% to go in the first round. His grade is driven by production & role and program & competition. Wayshawn Parker ranks 41st among FBS players in rushing yards this season (328 rush yds, 5 TD on 50 carries), 27th in the 2027 running back prospect class. At Washington State and Utah (2024–26) he ran 336 times for 2,044 yards and 15 touchdowns and caught 38 passes for 439 yards and 8 touchdowns.
Team details
- School: Utah
- Position: RB
- Class: Junior
- Height: 5'10"
- Weight: 205 lbs
- Hometown: Richmond, CA
- Jersey: #1
- Big board: No. 13 of 2027 (No. 1 RB)
- Projection: Rounds 2-3
- Chance to be drafted: 88%
- Recruiting: 3-star
- Running backs rank: No. 27 of the 2027 prospect class
What drives his prospect grade
| Factor | Effect on his grade |
|---|---|
| Production & role | Strong plus |
| Program & competition | Strong plus |
| Efficiency | Strong plus |
| Age & experience | Strong plus |
| Size | Plus |
| Recruiting pedigree | Neutral |
College career stats
| Season | School | G | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Utah | 4 | 50 | 328 | 5 | 15 | 154 | 4 |
| 2025 | Utah | 13 | 149 | 981 | 6 | 13 | 185 | 3 |
| 2024 | Washington State | 12 | 137 | 735 | 4 | 10 | 100 | 1 |
2026 game log
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Att | Yds | TD | Rec | Rec Yds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho | W | 12 | 71 | 1 | 3 | 23 |
| 2 | Arkansas | W | 10 | 53 | 2 | 5 | 65 |
| 3 | Utah State | W | 10 | 30 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 4 | at Iowa State | W | 18 | 174 | 2 | 5 | 65 |
Data provided by CollegeFootballData.com