LB Parker looks more and more like a Gamecock

Beaufort (S.C.) LB Justin Parker, who has received about 20 offers from major schools, is tiring of the recruiting process and has narrowed his choices to South Carolina and Clemson, according to several sources.

Parker, a bit under 6-foot-3 and 230 pounds, is ranked No.12 on The Observer’s Top 25 SC prospects list. He may visit Clemson this weekend after having an excellent trip to Columbia last weekend.

LSU had been No.3 on his list, and he also considered schools like N.C. State and Tennessee. But Parker, according to one source, is getting tired of the recruiting process and is expected to choose between the in-state schools, possibly after the Clemson at South Carolina contest, which he plans to attend.

Parker, who has 4.62-second speed in the 40-yard dash, had 140 tackles—including seven sacks—this season.

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