Summer is here, and it is everyone’s favorite time of the year, scouting time. Every year, we do Summer Scouting to preview college football for Bucs fans, but also give them an idea of names to follow and watch in the fall as needs pop up for Tampa Bay.

Are we going to write about quarterbacks? You know it, but why? Because other NFL teams will draft them, just as they will draft every other position. It all matters whether these players end up on the Bucs, the Bears, or the Steelers. We write these so Bucs fans can be the most informed fans.

So if you are still with us, enjoy our latest Summer Scouting report as we prepare you for the Fall.

Player Information

Player: Brian Parker II

School: Duke

Height/Weight: 6-5/300 lbs.

Player Background

– 3-Star Recruit

– Cousin is Dereck Lively II (12th overall pick in the NBA, Dallas Mavericks)

– Played Lacrosse in High School

– Second-Team All-ACC in 2024

Career Stats Heading into the 2025 Season

– 27 Career Games

– 20 Career Starts

Notable PFF Numbers Heading into the 2025 Season

– 64.7 PFF Run Blocking Grade

– 78.1 PFF Pass Blocking Grade

– 626 Run Blocking Snaps

– 807 Pass Blocking Snaps

Player Traits

– Will gets hands on as many defenders as possible

– Physical at the point of attack

– Generates good power with his initial punch

– Demonstrates good bend and leverage working the edge

– Can give up a little ground, but overall, he anchors well

Player Summary

Brian Parker II has all the makings of an NFL tackle, but he needs more reps and he needs to get worked around some more. The Duke tackle does well in maintaining his ground while not giving up too much, as he recovers well. I really appreciate how he tries to get his power into everyone he collides with when creating running lanes. He has some work to do with handling speed off the edge but he handles power well and I believe the base is there for more growth with more experience.