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Parmelly Joins Duke Football Program
12/20/2020 5:30:00 PM | Football
DURHAM, N.C. – Duke head coach David Cutcliffe announced Monday that offensive lineman Kade Parmelly has signed a financial aid agreement to attend the institution and join the Duke football program.
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Parmelly is expected to enroll at Duke in January, 2021 and continue his master's program. He previously graduated from Abilene Christian in 2019 with a degree in kinesiology. During his four seasons in Abilene, Texas, Parmelly appeared in all 40 games for the Wildcats, earning two starts.
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A 6-3, 308-pound native of Abilene, Texas, Parmelly found success on the gridiron and in the classroom. He earned multiple honors throughout his career including CoSIDA Academic All-District 7 praise, Second Team Southland Conference All-Preseason honors, and was a two-time Southland Conference All-Academic recipient.
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Parmelly will have one season of eligibility remaining beginning with the 2021 campaign.
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A 2017 graduate of Abilene Wylie High School, Parmelly helped Wylie reach the Class 4A Division I state championship game while being named an honorable mention Class 4A all-state and all-district selection. In addition, he was also recognized on the all-area team and earned an Abilene Reporter-News All-Big Country Super Team honor. Parmelly was named second team academic all-state as well.
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Parmelly is expected to enroll at Duke in January, 2021 and continue his master's program. He previously graduated from Abilene Christian in 2019 with a degree in kinesiology. During his four seasons in Abilene, Texas, Parmelly appeared in all 40 games for the Wildcats, earning two starts.
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A 6-3, 308-pound native of Abilene, Texas, Parmelly found success on the gridiron and in the classroom. He earned multiple honors throughout his career including CoSIDA Academic All-District 7 praise, Second Team Southland Conference All-Preseason honors, and was a two-time Southland Conference All-Academic recipient.
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Parmelly will have one season of eligibility remaining beginning with the 2021 campaign.
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A 2017 graduate of Abilene Wylie High School, Parmelly helped Wylie reach the Class 4A Division I state championship game while being named an honorable mention Class 4A all-state and all-district selection. In addition, he was also recognized on the all-area team and earned an Abilene Reporter-News All-Big Country Super Team honor. Parmelly was named second team academic all-state as well.
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