Four-Star QB Chris Parson decommits from Florida State

Brentwood (Tenn.) Ravenwood four-star quarterback Chris Parson has decommitted from Florida State.. The 6-foot, 208 pound Parson had been committed to the Noles since July of 2021.

Parson sent a statement to On3 regarding his decommitment:

“Florida State has been my favorite school since I was a little kid.

I spent a lot of time imagining myself wearing the uniform, but the reality of needing to be in the best place that suits me for my college career has led me to look elsewhere.

I wish coach Norvell and the Seminoles the best going forward, but I am decommitting from Florida State and reopening my recruitment!”

-Chris Parson

Parson Scouting Report

“Creative off-schedule playmaker with the ball in his hands,” On3’s Director of Scouting Charles Power wrote. “Has a compact build, measuring just a hair over 6-feet, 200 pounds with a 9.5-inch hand. Ran a 4.78 electronically-timed 40-yard dash and jumped a 29.5-inch vertical during the spring camp circuit prior to his senior season. Extends plays with his legs outside of the pocket. Needs to develop more patience within the pocket, but when he is in open space he creates explosive plays. Backup quarterback as a freshman at Duncanville (Texas) High to current Utah QB Ja’Quinden Jackson until the state championship game where he lost his first start to fellow Texas powerhouse North Shore.”

“Transferred to Red Oak (Texas) High for his sophomore season where he led the team to the state quarterfinals before transferring to Brentwood (Tenn.) Ravenwood for his junior season. Threw for 2,309 yards and rushed for 1,007 while scoring 42 total touchdowns on the year during his junior campaign. Struggles to layer the football and throw with consistent ball placement. Has the physical tools to be a dynamic offensive weapon in the run and passing game. Needs to gain more consistency as a passer in order to jump to the next level as a quarterback.”

Chris Parson currently ranks as the No. 322 player in the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that accounts for all four recruiting sites. He also tabs in as the No. 16 quarterback, and the No. 7 player in the state of Tennessee.