Jake Parrella

DE @SIU_Football | Isaiah 14:27

[Jake Parrella @JakeParrella]

Can’t wait for next year! @SIU_Football

[Ross Tucker Podcast @RossTuckerPod]

New Episode!

@RossTuckerNFL is joined by @ProFootballDoc from @SICscore to discuss a wide variety of topics including the toughest player Dr. Chao has ever seen, if players are getting hurt more than they ever have, the worst injury Dr. Chao has seen, and much more!

https://t.co/kmkWCJyiY0

[David J. Chao - ProFootballDoc @ProFootballDoc]

No question @Coach_Parrella was the strongest player I ever met in @NFL. I would not believe this if I didn't witness it! 🏋️‍♂️

[Ross Tucker Podcast @RossTuckerPod]

“He would literally military and overhead press, weights stacked to the brim. Then another 45 DUCT TAPED to the side…”

“John Parrella would say, ‘no cold spray and give me a bigger gauge needle! I want to FEEL this going in before the game.’” 

@ProFootballDoc reveals the TOUGHEST player he’s ever worked with:

[Mark Schlereth @markschlereth]

Run defender was @Coach_Parrella and pass rushers @WarrenSapp

[Saluki Football @SIU_Football]

Congratulations to cornerback Jeremiah McClendon, who has signed with the New Orleans Saints! 👏

#Salukis | @jaymcclendon20

[Darius Davis @theDariusDavis]

Can’t wait to see him put more on film this coming season, he has worked on his craft and it shows everyday !! #DAWG

[CodeDLClinic @CodeDLClinic]

CODE RUSH OF THE DAY: Jab Stab Fork Counter by @JakeParrella

-20 jabs inside then work back to edge
-Transitions to stab + fork gets knockback
-Sees QB movement & counters inside w/ arm over
-Strips sack the QB

@SIU_Football DL Staff: @theDariusDavis & @Coach_Kulig

#CodeRush

[StrongDawgs @StrongDawgs]

Illinois transfer G @KellenFrancis65 on @SIU_Football Book Club: “I've never been with a program that's done anything like that. You learn a lot about your teammates and they learn a lot about you.”
#SalukiFootball247 | @JakeParrella | @chandlerchapm | @17NickHill
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[Saluki Football @SIU_Football]

The schedule is set. 🔒

🔗 >>> https://t.co/bkewEzGcy5

#Salukis | #BuiltFor

[Saluki Football @SIU_Football]

Relentless energy 🔋

[Saluki Football @SIU_Football]

Our 2026 Valley schedule is here! 🚨

#Salukis | #BuiltFor

[New Mexico Football @UNMLoboFB]

Welcome to Albuquerque @ZachParrella

Coach Parrella will join the staff as Associate Director of Athletics Performance, Football.

#GoLobos | 🐺🆙

[Saluki Football @SIU_Football]

𝙃𝙚’𝙨 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠.

QB DJ Williams announces he is returning to Southern Illinois for his final year of eligibility!

#Salukis | @King__dj___

[Saluki Athletics @SIUSalukis]

Our Prairie Farms Student-Athlete of the Week is defensive end Jake Parrella from @SIU_Football! 🏈

Jake had two sacks, forced a fumble, and blocked a kick during Southern Illinois' 37-7 win at Illinois State on Saturday!

#Salukis | @JakeParrella

[NCAA FCS Football @NCAA_FCS]

HUGE WIN FOR THE SALUKIS ‼️

@SIU_Football upsets No. 11 Illinois State, 37-7.

#FCS

[Barry Bottino-Prairie State Pigskin @BarryOnCampus]

The story of the first half for Southern Illinois:
-- QB DJ Williams is 13-19 passing for 104 yards
-- RB Eddie Robinson leads SIU with 67 yards
-- WR Fabian McCray has 4 catches for 34 yards
-- DL Jake Parrella has 2 sacks, 1 blocked FG

[Barry Bottino-Prairie State Pigskin @BarryOnCampus]

Defensive end Jake Parrella with an impressive series, forcing a three-and-out for Illinois State. Parrella had two sacks in the span of 3 plays to give the SIU offense the ball back.
4:52, 2nd Q -- SIU 14, Illinois State 7

[Saluki Football @SIU_Football]

Bringing the pressure! No. 20 delivers sack No. 20 of the season for the Saluki D!

@JakeParrella | #Salukis | #BuiltFor

[Saluki Football @SIU_Football]

Ending the regular season the right way… with a W!

#Salukis | #BuiltFor