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Louisville Football: Comparing Dolphins’ Parker And Steelers’ Rogers In 2016

By Derek Snyder

Jan 8, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker (11) exchanges jerseys with Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Eli Rogers (17) after the AFC Wild Card playoff football game at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 30-12. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker (11) exchanges jerseys with Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Eli Rogers (17) after the AFC Wild Card playoff football game at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 30-12. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 8, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker (11) carries the ball past Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback William Gay (22) during the first half in the AFC Wild Card playoff football game at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker (11) carries the ball past Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback William Gay (22) during the first half in the AFC Wild Card playoff football game at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

DeVante Parker’s 2016 Season With The Miami Dolphins:

DeVante Parker’s second season in the National Football League was very dependent on his ability to stay healthy. He dealt with a hamstring injury that kept him from fully sprinting for most of the season, but he was able to make some significant contributions through the year anyways.

With that being said, his most important contribution of the season was helping the Dolphins finish 10-6, while securing a spot in the NFL Playoffs for the first time in many, many years.

DeVante Parker’s 2016 NFL Stats: 56 receptions, 90 targets, 744 receiving yards, 13.3 yards per reception, and 4 receiving touchdowns

As expected, Parker improved his numbers from his rookie season, but that was because he only appeared in eight of the sixteen games in 2015. As usual, he was dealing with injuries, but his abilities on the field will force Miami to stay patient with the former Louisville football player.

Next: Looking At Eli Rogers' 2016 Season

Miami Dolphins and Louisville Cardinals fans alike should be excited with what Parker will be able to do in 2017 if he can stay healthy.

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