Impact The top linebacker in the draft, Parsons fills an immediate need in Dallas following the retirement of Sean Lee -- a fellow Penn State alum -- just before the draft. Parsons is arguably the best defensive player in the draft regardless of position, possessing true sideline-to-sideline athleticism while being a sure tackler. He checks in at 6-foot-3 and 246 pounds and runs a 4.39 in the 40-yard dash. With Leighton Vander Esch proving to have durability concerns, Parsons adds depth to the Cowboys' linebacking corps. He's more than just an insurance policy, though; Parsons can be an immediate difference-maker in the middle of that defense.
APRIL 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
