Less than a month out from the draft ... I simply can't believe any new information. It's not like we shouldn't like one of the top prospects ... so I'm not calling it a bald face lie or anything. But it's the heart of disinformation season ... and I simply cannot put any confidence into it. He's a very athletic LB with good but not great production and off the field red flags. That sounds exactly like the type of prospect we've taken a gamble on in the past, so sure, we may be very interested. But, this new report does not change my opinion at all.
Personally, I think the better prospect is Zaven Collins. Not quite as athletic, but at 6'5 and 260 lbs., he's big enough to play OLB/MLB/DE, stop the run, rush the passer, creates turnovers, and is one of the best coverage LB's in this draft ... and one of the best versatile edge players like this in the last few years. Parsons may be the higher rated prospect, but IMHO, Collins is the better football player and better scheme fit. Zaven Collins reminds me of a bigger Bobby Wagner with better edge abilities.