Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Parker Hesse was born May 26, 1995, in LaCrosse Wisconsin. He is a tight end in the National Football League.

Hesse was a member of the Iowa Hawkeyes for five seasons, redshirting as a true freshman. He originally practiced as a linebacker during his redshirt year, but was moved to defensive end near the end of the season. He finished his collegiate career with 182 tackles, 14 sacks, 31 tackles for loss and two interceptions in 52 games played.

Hesse was signed by the Atlanta Falcons on May 13, 2021. He was waived on October 9, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on November 18. He was waived on December 6 and re-signed to the practice squad. He was promoted back to the active roster on January 4, 2022.

The Falcons re-signed Hesse on February 23, 2023.