Parham’s journey to the NFL began in college where he attended the University of Memphis. During his time there, he was a standout player on the football team, impressing scouts with his skills and athleticism. In 2016, Parham went undrafted in the NFL Draft but was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Seattle Seahawks. Unfortunately, he was waived before the start of the season and did not see any playing time with the team.