Furman: (pah-Ray-uh)...looms as a big key to Furman's defensive front this fall...has the opportunity to fill a big need from a depth standpoint at defensive end or he could be unseated by several younger prospects added to the program this year...has worked to add needed weight and strength. 2008 -- Earned playing time in five games as both a reserve defensive end and member of special teams...credited with three tackles, including a pair of stops versus Samford (28-27 win)...saw action in the Paladins' final three games. 2007 -- Member of scout team...awarded redshirt and extra year of eligibility.

High School: 2007 graduate of Dunnellon (3A) High School...football coach was Frank Beasley...played tight end, defensive end, and defensive tackle...two-way starter in 26 of his squad's 32 regular season games...compiled 162 tackles, 12 sacks, and an interception in his career...also had 14 receptions for 223 yards and a touchdown...2006 Florida High School Athletic Association All-State third team pick after totaling 87 tackles and seven sacks...also caught 13 passes for 208 yards and a score on 7-3 team...averaged 19.7 ppg and 4.6 rpg as a member of Dunnellon's basketball team.

Personal: Full name is Derrick Durrell Parrea...son of Michael and Betty Parrea...born October 4, 1988, in Tacoma, Washington...has a brother, Omar...grandfather is a former New York City and All-Army Golden Glove boxing champion...undeclared major.