Is Wayshawn Parker starting?
Wayshawn Parker is the projected starter at RB for Utah Utes.
See full Utah Utes depth chart ›The Story
Elite-Tier Talent
A 3-star recruit out of Grant Union, ranked #1,739 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 981 rushing yards, 6 rush TD. That's 28% of the team's production at his spot and 93th-percentile production nationally — good for a 93 overall (Elite tier).
- Jersey
- #1
- Class
- JR/TR
- Height
- 5'10"
- Weight
- 206 lbs
2025 Stats
| Season | Rush Yds | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 981 | 6 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★☆☆3-star
- Composite
- 0.8467
- National Rank
- #1739
- High School
- Grant Union
- Hometown
- Sacramento, CA
Why this rating?
On a 91-rated offense; 93th-percentile production (×0.98 for competition level) put them +6 vs unit starters → 93. Ranks among the nation's elite at the position, which lifted them into the 92-99 tier.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Depth at RB · Utah Utes
- 1193Wayshawn ParkerStarter
- 2584Daniel Bray
- 32579Steve Chavez-Soto
- 42165LaMarcus Bell
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.