Micah Parsons

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1. When was Micah Parsons born?May 26, 1999
2. What is the college career highlights?Consensus All-American, Big Ten Linebacker of the Year (2019)
3. What is the NFL draft position?12th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys
4. Who is Micah Parsons?Micah Parsons is a fast and powerful football player who plays for the Green Bay Packers. He is known for stopping the other team's offense and making big plays on defense.
5. Why is Micah Parsons called a superstar?He was chosen 12th in the 2021 NFL Draft and won Defensive Rookie of the Year. He keeps making tackles, sacks, and helps his team win games.

Consensus All-American: An athlete recognized as one of the nation's best in their sport by multiple major collegiate sports media outlets.
Big Ten Linebacker of the Year: The annual award recognizing the most outstanding linebacker within the Big Ten Conference.
NFL Draft: The annual event where National Football League teams select eligible college football players to join their professional rosters.
Defensive Rookie of the Year: An award presented annually to the most outstanding rookie defensive player in the National Football League.