Off the Field with Dylan Parham
7/5/2017 2:21:00 PM | Football
Name: Dylan Parham
Nickname: DP, because it's easier to differentiate between me and the other Dylan.
Five words (or phrases) to describe me:Â Â Faithful, Thankful, Persistent, Funny, Blessed
If a movie were made about me, I would want this actor to play me: Denzel WashingtonÂ
What I like most about playing for the Wolfpack: It's in my hometown and the fans are as good as they get. Plus growing up in Raleigh, I was able to go to a lot of games, and know being in those shoes is like a dream come true.
When I was a kid, I wanted to be a ______ when I grew up: Professional Basketball Player
Nobody knows how much I like to: Drinking Caribou Coffee
Why I came to NC State: The atmosphere is electric and everything about it from the players, to the coaches, to the supporting cast, feels like one big family.
Brothers and sisters: 1 sister (Morgan-13)
My most embarrassing moment: Walking down the aisle at my moms wedding when I was 3. I was so embarrassed I walked with my face covered by her dress, until my dad's best friend held me through the entire wedding.
My greatest moment outside of sports: Finishing with a 4.3+ GPA in high schoolÂ
My favorite player when I was a kid: Reggie Bush
I'd like to switch places for a day with:Â Lebron JamesÂ
If I had to give up all my possessions but one, I'd keep: My PS4Â
My best non-football talent: Dunking
The person who has influenced me the most in my life: My High school coach: Coach Burke. He really taught me a lot about how to get where I want to be in life. And he also helped me understand that the ups and downs of football go hand in hand with how life is.
An interesting story about me is: I was a lazy baby and didn't start walking until I was about 15 months (my moms claims).
My favorite quote: When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you will be successful. -Eric Thomas
