Quick Info
| Profession | American football coach |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 23/12/1991 |
| Age | 34 years |
| Birthplace | Flemington, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Christian Parker
13/10/2026
Owner Jerry Jones announced that Parker would move from the sideline to the coaches' booth to call the Cowboys' defense, as the team struggled on defense during its first season under his leadership. Parker later indicated he would most likely continue coaching on the field, and the team also added veteran coach Mike Pettine as a senior defensive assistant.
22/01/2026
The Dallas Cowboys hired Christian Parker as their defensive coordinator, ending a search that included nine coordinator-level candidates. Parker, then 34, had spent the previous two seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles as passing game coordinator and defensive backs coach, and he became the youngest defensive coordinator in franchise history.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Christian Parker is an American football coach who has served as defensive coordinator of the Dallas Cowboys since January 2026, and is known for coaching defensive backs and the secondary. He is a former wide receiver and cornerback, and he played college football at the University of Richmond. |
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| Playing Positions | Wide receiver, cornerback |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
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| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| University of Richmond | Played college football for the University of Richmond from 2009 to 2012 |
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| Battlefield High School | Attended in Virginia, where he played football and basketball |
Career
| Virginia State University | Defensive backs coach (began his coaching career as a defensive graduate assistant), 2013-2014 |
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| Norfolk State University | Defensive backs coach and recruiting coordinator, 2015-2016 |
| William & Mary | Cornerbacks coach, 2017 |
| University of Notre Dame | Defensive analyst, 2017 |
| Texas A&M University | Defensive analyst, 2018 |
| Green Bay Packers | Defensive quality control coach, 2019-2020 |
| Denver Broncos | Defensive backs coach, 2021-2023 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | Defensive pass game coordinator and defensive backs coach, 2024-2025; helped the team win Super Bowl LIX |
| Dallas Cowboys | Defensive coordinator, hired 22/01/2026 as the team's first-time NFL coordinator; moved from the sideline to the coaches' booth to call the defense in October 2026, according to owner Jerry Jones, though Parker later said he will most likely remain coaching on the field |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was the youngest defensive coordinator in Dallas Cowboys history when hired at age 34 | |
| 2. Attended Battlefield High School in Virginia, where he played football and basketball | |
| 3. Previously worked with defensive backs such as Patrick Surtain, Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean | |
| 4. Previously worked under defensive coordinator Vic Fangio with the Denver Broncos and the Philadelphia Eagles | |
| 5. Brought in Mike Pettine as a senior defensive assistant with the Cowboys in October 2026 |
