Parker joins an already-loaded Tennessee 2021 recruiting class that ranks 6th in the nation according to 247Sports. The site lists Parker as a three-star prospect, the 7th-best player in Tennessee and the 37th-best offensive tackle in the country for the 2021 class. But Pearl-Cohn football coach Tony Brunetti doesn’t agree with that assessment.
“Will is a four- or five-star kid,” Brunetti said. “He has just as many big-time offers as any kid in this country. He ain’t no three-star. He’s not a big media person, so he doesn’t go to a lot of media stuff. That doesn’t make you a bad person. He just chose not to do that....He’s very aggressive, athletic and has quick feet for a big guy...God has given him some gifts. He has used those tools to be successful on the field...The biggest thing all (the college coaches) talk about is that his first step off the ball is unbelievable. He’s very quick. A lot of people have been impressed with that.” https://www.mainstreetpreps.com/cou...cle_7f167c50-eed1-11ea-9229-53c204a8b9c0.html
"The thing that I love most about his game is he's always been a big-time run blocker, but last season as a junior we saw him really get so much better in pass blocking," MaxPreps national football editor Zack Poff said. "He's such a good all-around offensive lineman. The thing that really jumps out to me is he has great hands but he's also a very, very good athlete." Tennessee football recruiting: Three-star OL William Parker latest prospect to commit to the Vols
Frame: He’s a massive individual with long arms and big hips. He will probably need to manage weight in college.
Athleticism: He plays both ways with above-average effort and athleticism. Has some tightness in his hips, but there’s reason to believe those things will be cleaned up in a power-5 strength and conditioning program.
Instincts: All he knows is power, strength, and effort. He knows when guys are leaning and it’s time to finish the block as well. There’s a level of nastiness that shows up on tape consistently.
Polish: The technique is a bit sporadic at times, and there’s been little proof that he has a clean pass set, but what he does have is an NFL frame and clearly a willingness to work and work hard.
Bottom Line: Griffin is going to be a year two or three starter, but when everything is cleaned up from the technique, hips, and body composition, it’s going to get very scary for defenders because he’s just so strong. His ability to potentially play more than one spot on the line could accelerate his debut at the next level. https://www.si.com/college/tennessee/recruiting/in-state-ol-william-parker-sets-announcement-time