Parker back open to all teams
Like his close friend Shurod Thompson, four-star defensive back Jordan Parker had a top two of Arizona State and USC but that's no longer the case as the two want to reopen their recruitments to all programs.
The Pittsburg, Calif., standout said UCLA is recruiting him much harder along with California and Parker, who shined at the Rivals Camp Series in Las Vegas, said others have started to reach out as well.
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"I'm just talking to a couple new coaches, talking a little more to Oregon and I've been talking to Notre Dame," Parker said.
"No top two. I'm really wide open. We really like (ASU and USC) but we're still open to recruiting like Cal and UCLA."
The Bruins have stepped up their efforts recently and defensive backs coach Demetrice Martin has been heavily involved with Thompson and Parker, who is definitely taking notice.
"He's just keeping in touch every day, seeing how we're doing every day and seeing what we're doing to stay on top of our game," Parker said. "I plan on going to a spring practice."
Rated as the No. 16 cornerback and the No. 181 prospect in the 2016 class by Rivals.com, Parker said he and Thompson should be taking a trip to Oregon soon. That could be a big one for the four-star cornerback especially if the Ducks offer.
"I just like Oregon," Parker said. "It's always been a dream school."
No official visits have been scheduled yet but the Pittsburg standout said he does plan to take all five in the fall.
In his junior season, Parker finished with 32 tackles and five interceptions.