Micah Parsons is a superstar edge defender for the Dallas Cowboys and stepped up to be an emotional leader for the team last season.

During his four-game absence last year, the defense played with minimal confidence and urgency. When Parsons is on the field, he raises the intensity level of his teammates by being a true “lion” on the field.

And …

Parsons is an athletic freak of nature whose football background isn’t limited to the defensive side of the ball.

In high school, Parsons was an incredible running back who via video once again going viral looked like a man among boys. Highlights from his days at Harrisburg High School in Pennsylvania have resurfaced on social media, reminding everyone how special an athlete Parsons was and continues to be.

And Micah is loving every minute of it, as Parsons commented on his high school highlight video going viral on X, stating he averaged almost 10 yards per carry.

During his senior year of high school, Parsons had an impressive season on the ground, recording 1,239 yards and 27 touchdowns in 12 games.

The Pennsylvania native decided to stay in his home state and take his talents to Penn State to play college ball—where he focused on the defensive side of the ball and became a stud linebacker.

Fans of course wonder: Could Parsons have been a two-way star at the collegiate level? Could he be an NFL force at 6-4 and 240 pounds with the ball in his hands?

Maybe … but his development as a versatile chess piece on defense has been stellar, as he continues to master the nuances of rushing the passer.

Parsons is one of the NFL’s best defenders and is set to make around $40 million per season with his looming contract extension.