Keany Parks

PRIOR TO UH Played in 21 games in two seasons at Wyoming (2023-24) 41 tackles ranked seventh on the team in 2024 Seven pass breakups ranked second on the team in 2024 One of five Cowboys with a fumble recovery in 2024 34 solo tackles ranked sixth on the 2024 squad Career-high seven tackles against North Texas (Sept. 9, 2024) HIGH SCHOOL Primarily played running back in high school, converted to defensive back full time in college Three-star recruit by Rivals, Two-star running back by 247Sports No. 2 recruit in Wisconsin by Rivals No. 6 recruit in Wisconsin by 247Sports Also played basketball and ran track and field Personal Nickname: Ke Hobbies: fishing, games, being outdoors Dream job outside of football: sports therapist Something people don’t know about him: how to pronounce his name (Key-awe-knee) Hidden talent: can do a flip Chose UH because of the coaches and the environment One word to describe him on the field: presence If he could eat one food for the rest of his life: chicken alfredo Biggest motivation for working hard: his family – he is the oldest of four kids Favorite childhood memory: waking up with a bunch of his cousins at Grandma’s house to her cooking Sports hero: Melvin Gordon because they are from the same hometown and high school Most memorable athletic accomplishment: winning MVP at Ray Lewis 52 Camp in 2022 Unique fact: he is one of 42 grandchildren Gameday ritual: talk to his mom