The D.C. Defenders placed offensive lineman Parker Clements on the retired list on Monday according to the UFL Transactions page.
Parker Clements is six foot seven and weighs 295 pounds. The 24-year-old from Lugoff, South Carolina, was drafted by the D.C. Defenders in the 2026 UFL Draft.
The Las Vegas Raiders signed Clements as an undrafted free agent on May 9, 2025. In 2025, he played in three preseason games. The Raiders released him on August 25, 2025.
Collegiately, Clements spent five seasons at Virginia Tech University (2020-24), playing right tackle in 48 games for the Hokies. In 2024, he started 13 games at right tackle. Virginia Tech averaged 28.2 points per game, 367.8 yards per game, 189.4 passing yards per game, 178.4 rushing yards per game, and 43 touchdowns. He was named Third Team All-ACC by PFF in 2021.
