Mitch Parsons

Height:
6-4
Weight:
255
Class:
Redshirt Freshman
Hometown:
Parker, Colo.
High School:
Vanderbilt

2015 (Freshman): Enrolled at CSU in January 2015 as a mid-year transfer... Did not see action for the Rams in 2015.

2014 (Vanderbilt): Redshirted during his first collegiate season... Vanderbilt went 3-9.

High School:

Is a 2014 graduate of Chaparral High School in Parker, Colo.
Earned first-team All-Colorado and first-team All-Continental League honors as a junior and senior.
In his final high school season, recorded 45 receptions for 754 yards and seven touchdowns, helping the Wolverines to an 8-3 record.
Captain of the Chaparral football team as a senior in 2013.
As a junior, caught 35 passes for 635 yards and seven touchdowns.
Played in the O-D All American Bowl in 2012, hauling in the winning touchdown catch.
Earned three varsity letters in football and two as a basketball player.
As team captain, led Chaparral to a 2012 state title in basketball.
Played against current Rams Eric Williams, Blake Nowland and Trey Smith, and former Ram Joe Hansley... On the basketball court, played against Marcus Wilson and Kevin Davis.
Head football coach was John Vogt.
Coming out of high school, was listed as the No. 2 overall player in Colorado and No. 7 tight end nationally by Rivals.
Held reported offers from Arizona State, California, Ole Miss and Vanderbilt.

Personal: Born June 2, 1995 in Gilbert, Ariz. ... Hometown is Parker, Colo. ... Parents are Greg and Kristen Parsons... Has one younger sister, Kayla... Majoring in interdisciplinary liberal arts.