Ole Miss running back Henry Parrish Jr. has started the 2024 season with a bang! In the first four games, he has rushed for 427 yards, averaging 7.5 yards/rush. His efforts have added 7 rushing TDs to Ole Miss’s count. The ‘Parrish’ surname immediately reminds of another player with the same surname. We are talking about Roscoe Parrish, who played for the Buffalo Bills in the NFL after featuring for the Miami Hurricanes in college football. Do they have any connection?

If you go through the IG account of Henry Jr., you will definitely find some pictures with Roscoe. Now, two things can come to your mind; maybe they are good friends, or they have family connections. Let’s find out how these star athletes who have both been associated with Miami Hurricanes at some point are related to each other.

Is Henry Parrish Jr. related to Roscoe Parrish?

Yes, Henry Jr. and Roscoe Parrish are distant cousins. Henry decided to take a page from Roscoe’s playbook and transfer to Hurricanes. After Ole Miss’ 2021 campaign concluded with a trip to the Sugar Bowl, Henry left the team to join running backs coach Kevin Smith in Miami. He played for the Rebels in only two seasons. However, the running back returned later in Ole Miss to play for the 2024 season.

Conversely, his cousin brother, Roscoe, was a kick returner and wide receiver for Miami during his collegiate football. On top of this, in 2005, he was selected by the Buffalo Bills to play in the NFL. As a result, each brother excelled in their own particular field. However, Henry Jr. did not receive any support from his family when he moved to Miami. You may be curious to know the reason. Let’s find out the reason behind it.

Who are Henry Parrish Jr.’s parents?

Henry Jr. played with the Hurricanes for two seasons in 2022 and 2023. During that time, he made a name for Miami fans through his remarkable performance. He appeared in 21 games with Miami and started ten of them. Along with that, the star RB led Miami in both seasons by completing 230 carries for 1,241 yards and 10 touchdowns. Despite having no athletic background, his parents were always there with him throughout his football journey.

He is the son of Henry Sr. and Tequila Holmes-Parrish. Henry Sr., his father, is an ardent supporter of Florida State and wants to see his son participate in the program. However, Henry Jr.’s decision to play for the Hurricanes disappointed his father, but his parents were there to support him at every turn during his game. Currently, the star RB is preparing for his next challenge with Ole Miss. Let’s see what he stores for us.