Early Years:
Parry attended Sonora High School in Sonora, California, where he played running back and linebacker in football. He set a school record with 44 rushing touchdowns in his career.

College Years:
Parry played linebacker at San Jose State, and in his senior season, recorded 122 tackles and two interceptions. Was named All-American. 
Was named Defense MVP at San Jose and was First Team all WAC all four years. 

Philadelphia Eagles:

Parry entered the 2001 NFL Draft but went undrafted. He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles for training camp and made it through the preseason until final cuts. He then spent the 2001 season on the Oakland Raiders' practice squad.

Parry was re-signed by the Eagles to a future contract two days after their loss in the NFC Championship game.   They assigned him to the Frankfurt Galaxy of NFL Europe, where he played linebacker and running back. He returned to the Eagles for training camp and the preseason, but following a knee injury during the 2002 preseason finale, Parry was not signed for the 2002 season.

Parry was re-signed to a future contract again on January 30, 2003. He was converted to fullback during mini-camp in 2003. He was waived during final cuts again on August 31, 2003, but was re-signed to the team's practice squad on September 1. He was re-signed to a future contract on February 6, 2004, but was waived during final cuts again on September 1. He was re-signed to the team's practice squad on September 6, but was released on September 22. Parry was re-signed to a three-year contract on September 27 and assumed the starting job for the rest of the season. Parry played and started in all 16 games for the Eagles. Parry also started in Super Bowl 39 in Jacksonville FL where the Eagles lost to New England Patriots. 

Seattle Seahawks:
Parry was traded to the Seattle Seahawks on September 2, 2006, in exchange for the team's seventh round selection in 2008.  Parry played in eight games for the Seahawks before he was placed on injured reserve on November 29 with a foot injury. He was re-signed to a two-year contract on March 5, 2007. 

Del Oro High School Football:
Parry Coached the Running Backs for 3 years under Casey Taylor winning a State Championship. 
Parry then went on to be the Defensive Coordinator under Jeff Walters winning the NorCal Championship. 
Parry is now the Offensive Coordinator under Mike Maben where they are on a mission to bring back the State Championship.