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Dylan Parham (born August 24, 1999) is an American professional football offensive guard for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Memphis Tigers and was selected by the Raiders in the third round of the 2022 NFL draft.

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Early life

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Parham grew up in Carrollton, Georgia, and attended Carrollton High School, where he was a member of the basketball, football, and track and field teams. He originally played linebacker before moving to tight end before his senior season.[1] Parham was used mostly in a blocking capacity as a senior and was named first team All-Area after nine passes for 96 yards and one touchdown and the Carrollton Trojans gained 4,200 yards of total offense.[2] Parham was rated a two-star recruit and committed to play college football at Memphis over offers from Georgia State and West Virginia.[3][4]

College career

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Parham redshirted his true freshman season at Memphis and moved from tight end to the offensive line.[5] He was named the Tigers' starting left guard going into his redshirt freshman season.[6] Parham started all 14 of Memphis' games in both his redshirt freshman and sophomore seasons.[7] He was moved to the center position during spring practice after his redshirt sophomore year, but was moved again to right tackle prior to the start of the 2020 season.[8] Parham started all 11 of the Tigers' games in 2020.[9] He was moved to right guard going into his redshirt senior season and was named first team All-American Athletic Conference (AAC).[10]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 2+5⁄8 in
(1.90 m)		 311 lb
(141 kg)		 33+1⁄8 in
(0.84 m)		 10+1⁄4 in
(0.26 m)		 4.93 s 1.66 s 2.84 s 4.70 s 7.78 s 26.5 in
(0.67 m)		 9 ft 0 in
(2.74 m)		 25 reps
Sources:[11][12]

Parham was selected in the third round (90th overall) by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2022 NFL draft.[13] He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team.[14] On November 29, 2024, with 15 seconds left in a Week 13 game against the Kansas City Chiefs, he gave the signal to the center to snap the ball despite quarterback Aidan O'Connell not being ready. This resulted in a bad snap that was recovered by the Chiefs, losing the game for the Raiders.

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Dylan Parham (born August 24, 1999) is an offensive guard for the Las Vegas Raiders of the (NFL). Standing at 6 feet 2 inches and weighing 332 pounds, he is known for his versatility along the interior offensive line. Parham played at Carrollton High School in Georgia before playing at the , where he started at multiple offensive line positions over 51 games, and was selected by the Raiders in the third round (90th overall) of the . Born in , Parham began his athletic career in youth football at age six. Rated as a two-star recruit, he signed with Memphis in February 2017. In his rookie season of 2022, Parham started all 17 games, primarily at left guard, earning recognition on the All-Rookie Team. As of the 2025 season, he has appeared in 58 games with 57 starts (39 at left guard, 15 at right guard, and 3 at center). In 2025, his contract year, Parham has continued to anchor the Raiders' offensive line at left guard.

Early life

High school career

Dylan Parham was born on August 24, 1999, in , where he attended Carrollton High School. Parham began his athletic career playing youth football at age six, initially focusing more on and track before committing fully to football. During his high school career, Parham initially played as a linebacker and , showcasing his athleticism on the defensive side of the ball. He also competed in events, including the , , , hurdles, and the 4×100-meter relay. Following his junior year, under new Sean Calhoun, he transitioned to the position, where his physical attributes—standing at 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) and weighing around 230 pounds—allowed him to contribute effectively in both receiving and blocking roles. As a senior in 2016, Parham recorded 9 receptions for 96 yards and 1 , earning first-team All-Area honors for his performance, particularly in a blocking capacity that highlighted his versatility and potential along the offensive line. This shift and his senior output underscored his development as a multi-positional at Carrollton High School, paving the way for his recruitment to the .

College recruitment

Parham was rated a two-star recruit by , with a composite rating of 0.7678, ranking him as the No. 125 weak-side and No. 307 overall player in Georgia for the class of 2017. He garnered limited attention as a high school prospect, receiving scholarship offers from just two programs: the and . On February 1, 2017, Parham announced his commitment to the , where he was recruited primarily as a noted for his blocking prowess rather than receiving skills. This decision was influenced by the Tigers' emphasis on developing versatile linemen and blockers, aligning with Parham's physical attributes and high school role as a blocking , which positioned him for a potential transition to the offensive line in college. The program's status offered an opportunity for early playing time and skill refinement in a system that valued his size (6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m), 230 pounds) and athleticism for inline blocking duties.

College career

2017–2019 seasons

Parham joined the as a true in 2017 but redshirted the season, preserving a year of eligibility while transitioning to the offensive line full-time. He did not appear in any games as the Tigers finished 10-3. As a redshirt in , Parham earned the starting role at left guard and appeared in all 14 games, starting every one while logging 972 of 1,028 offensive snaps. His contributions helped anchor an offensive line that supported a unit averaging 243.2 passing yards per game and 523.1 yards of total offense per game, enabling 7,324 total yards including 3,919 rushing. Parham earned a PFF overall grade above 70.0 for his efforts, reflecting solid development in his new position. Parham solidified his role in 2019, starting all 14 games at left guard for a Tigers team that went 12-2. In pass protection, he surrendered five sacks and 25 total pressures across the season, alongside five holding penalties, contributing to an offense that averaged over 40 points per game. His run blocking stood out as a strength, helping power a ground attack that rushed for 2,459 yards, and he again posted a PFF overall grade exceeding 70.0.

2020–2021 seasons

In the 2020 , shortened and disrupted by the , Parham initially prepared for a move to center during spring practices following his campaign, but shifted to right tackle prior to the start of the year due to roster adjustments necessitated by the crisis. He started all 11 games at the position, contributing to an offensive line that helped Memphis average 307.9 passing yards per game (8th nationally) and 453.8 yards of total offense per game (21st nationally) amid the team's 8-3 record. Parham demonstrated strong pass protection in the role, surrendering just one sack across the season. Entering his redshirt senior year in 2021, Parham transitioned to right guard, where he started all 11 games in which he appeared for the Tigers, who finished 6-6 overall. His performance earned him First-Team All-American Athletic Conference (AAC) honors from both the conference and Phil Steele publications, recognizing his reliability in run blocking and pass protection. Parham was also named to the watch lists for the Outland Trophy and Rotary Lombardi Award, and received an invitation to the Reese's Senior Bowl. He excelled without allowing a single sack in 545 pass-blocking snaps, permitting only two quarterback hits and 10 total pressures, which underscored his technical proficiency and poise. His contributions helped the offense rank 16th nationally in passing yards per game (298.8) and 38th in total offense (434.9). Over his final two college seasons, Parham's positional versatility—from center preparations to right tackle and then right guard—highlighted his adaptability, building on earlier starts at left guard and positioning him as a multifaceted prospect entering the NFL Draft evaluation process. In total, he amassed 22 starts during this period as part of a totaling 50 starts, during which he allowed minimal disruptions to the , with career-low sack and pressure rates that emphasized his growth into a dependable interior lineman.

Professional career

2022 NFL Draft

Parham entered the after a college career at Memphis where he demonstrated versatility across multiple offensive line positions, including guard and tackle. At the , he measured 6 feet 2⅝ inches tall and weighed 311 pounds, with 33⅛-inch arms and 10¼-inch hands. His athletic testing highlighted his quickness, including a 4.93-second , a 1.74-second 10-yard split, a 4.70-second short shuttle, and a 7.78-second three-cone drill. He also recorded a 26.5-inch and a 108-inch broad jump, showcasing the mobility that scouts valued for interior linemen. The Las Vegas Raiders selected Parham in the third round (90th overall) of the , prioritizing his positional flexibility and athletic traits to bolster their offensive line depth. Scouts noted his ability to play both guard spots and even right tackle effectively, which allowed him to contribute immediately in various schemes. His pass-blocking prowess, evidenced by allowing just one sack over his final two college seasons, further appealed to teams seeking reliable protection. Parham signed a four-year rookie contract with the Raiders worth approximately $5.13 million, including a of $911,948. The deal provided the team with cost-controlled versatility through the 2025 season.

Las Vegas Raiders

Parham was selected by the in the third round of the and quickly established himself as a starter during his rookie season. He appeared in all 17 games, starting all 17 primarily at left guard, with some snaps at center, and became one of only 10 rookie offensive linemen league-wide to start all 17 contests that year. His performance earned him a spot on the (PFWA) All-Rookie Team, recognizing his immediate impact on the Raiders' offensive line. In 2023, Parham continued as a reliable starter, appearing in all 17 games with 17 starts, transitioning primarily to left guard. He demonstrated solid pass protection efficiency, posting a 61.8 PFF pass-blocking grade while allowing just one sack over 1,074 offensive snaps. Parham's 2024 season saw him in 15 games with 14 starts at right guard to provide depth and flexibility to the Raiders' line. A notable low point came in Week 13 against the Kansas City Chiefs, where a botched snap on a play signaled by Parham to center Jackson Powers-Johnson with 15 seconds remaining was recovered by the defense, sealing a 19-17 loss for Las Vegas. Despite this, he remained a key rotational player without sustaining major injuries. As of November 17, 2025, Parham has played and started all 9 games in the ongoing season at left guard, continuing to showcase versatility at both guard spots. Across his to date, he has appeared in 58 games with 57 starts (39 at left guard, 15 at right guard, and 3 at center). No major injuries have been reported in his professional tenure, allowing him to maintain consistent availability. Parham's adaptability across interior line positions has solidified his role as a dependable starter for the Raiders, contributing to the team's offensive stability through multiple schemes and personnel changes.

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