The Cowboys Found Their Weapon X—and He’s Coming for the Defensive Crown
When Micah Parsons was drafted 12th overall by the Cowboys in 2021, many expected a solid off-ball linebacker. What they got instead was a once-in-a-generation defensive weapon.
In his rookie year, Dallas unleashed him as a pass rusher—and he responded with 13 sacks, 30 QB hits, and 84 tackles, earning Defensive Rookie of the Year honors and First-Team All-Pro.
In 2022 and 2023, he only got better. Lined up everywhere from the A-gap to the edge, Parsons racked up over 40 sacks in three seasons, terrorizing quarterbacks and disrupting game plans.
His rare blend of speed (4.39 40-yard dash at 246 pounds), strength, and football IQ has drawn comparisons to Lawrence Taylor—and even that feels like an undersell. He’s a two-time All-Pro and three-time Pro Bowler already. The only thing missing? A Defensive Player of the Year trophy—and that may be coming soon. He’s not just elite. He’s redefining what it means to play defense in the NFL.
