Sept. 12, 2005
Who is Willie Parker?
Willie Parker (5-10½, 209; 4.51 in the 40) did not start his senior year at North Carolina (2003). He started only five games in his Tar Heels career. He signed with Pittsburgh as an undrafted free agent on April 28, 2004.
Willie Parker5-10
209 pounds
Combine
4.51 in the 40 (other places have him listed as 4.31)
Chris Henry
5-11
230 pounds
Combine
4.40 in the 40
bench press 225pounds 26 times
10'7" broad jump
The main difference at the time? Henry comes in with expectations from his coach, a 2nd round label, and a better chance to start.