Duke offensive tackle Brian Parker II became the third Duke player drafted in 2026, after cornerback EDGE Wesley Williams was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars and Chandler Rivers was selected in the fourth round by the Baltimore Ravens.

Parker II was selected 189 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the sixth round.

After playing just two games in his freshman season, Parker II finished his collegiate career strong, ending 2025 with an 88.2 grade according to Pro Football Focus. That grade ranked him fourth of all offensive tackles in the nation.

In 13 games for the Blue Devils last season, Parker II allowed only three sacks and committed just two penalties.

Now as a member of the Bengal's offensive line, Parker II will hope to climb up the depth chart just as he did in four seasons at Duke.

This article originally appeared on Duke Wire: Brian Parker II selected 189th overall by the Bengals in NFL Draft