John Parrella

John Parrella
Position(s)
Defensive tackle
Jersey #(s)
97
Born November 22, 1969 (1969-11-22) (age 42)
Topeka, Kansas
Career information
Year(s) 19932004
NFL Draft 1993 / Round: 2 / Pick: 55
College Nebraska
Professional teams
Career stats
Tackles 405
Sacks 26.5
Interceptions 2
Stats at NFL.com
Career highlights and awards
  • N/A

John Lorin Parrella (born November 22, 1969 in Topeka, Kansas) is a retired American football defensive tackle in the National Football League. Parrella was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the second round of the 1993 NFL Draft out of the University of Nebraska. Parrella played most of his career with the San Diego Chargers from 1994-2001. He also played for the Oakland Raiders from 2002-2004. He is the head football coach at Valley Christian High School in Dublin, California.