Domenic Parker has been a force for Marist this season. The 2027 offensive guard had 20 pancakes on the year, and several more impactful blocks that led to big plays. The offensive line unit has given up just two sacks on the year, and it’s the physicality at the point of attack that makes them among the best OL groups in 4A.
“Junior year has been going really well,” Parker said. “As a team, we’ve built strong chemistry, and our focus every week has been on getting better and playing for each other. Personally, I’ve taken a big step forward in my technique, footwork, and overall understanding of the game.”
Last week, against St. Pius, Parker had some huge pancake blocks that helped his team to a comeback, down 21-3, to ultimately win 28-21. The offense was humming, and so were the big blocks by Parker on the offensive line, which earned him a spot on the top blockers of the week, aka the Bully Squad.
Parker was then voted the OL of the Week on the site, and the accolade really highlights the impressive improvement he has made over the last year.
“My improvement this year has been using my lower half more to drive my opponent away from the ball, as well as using my hands more at the line of scrimmage to finish my blocks.” Parker continued, “I’ve spent a lot of time studying film and learning how to recognize defensive fronts faster, as well as studying likely opponents’ tendencies I may face, which has helped me play with more confidence and consistency.”
This season, Parker is finishing his blocks with authority and has become a key figure on the OL compared to 2024, when he was more or less a rotational player. The junior really relishes contact and believes that his mindset gives him an edge on the field.
“What separates me is my mentality. I take pride in being the most prepared and disciplined player on the field. I play with a lot of effort and energy, and I do everything I can to help our offense succeed, whether that’s finishing blocks, communicating with my teammates, or setting the tone up front. I’m also never satisfied. I know there’s always room to improve, and that mindset keeps me hungry every day,” he said.
Although Parker’s recruitment has just started, he has made good headway visiting colleges over the summer, programs where his 3.8 GPA should add value.
“My recruiting this year has been going well. I went to a few camps at Ivy League and Patriot League schools over the summer and performed well. I took a game day visit at Wash U in September, and I will be taking a game day visit to Brown on November 8th,” he said.
The 6′ 255 lbs. blocker was basically born into the triple option, and he does a great job of getting low, leveraging underneath the pads of the defender, and driving them back. That kind of physicality on the line of scrimmage makes #6 Marist a real sleeper heading into the 4A playoffs, so be sure to check back to @RecruitGeorgia on Twitter/X to hear the latest on Parker and players across the state of Georgia.
