2025 G5 QB Scouting Reports: Parker Navarro - Ohio Bobcats

Initially, Parker Navarro began his career at UCF, where he saw limited action between the 2020 and 2021 seasons. He then made his way up to Athens, where he again played sparingly from 2022 to 2023 – primarily serving as the back up to then starter Kurtis Rourke. However, all of that changed during the 2024 season, as Navarro was at the forefront of leading the Bobcats to their first MAC Championship since 1968. Statistically, Navarro was a top-five rusher in the conference with 1,054 yards on the ground, while also leading the MAC with 18 rushing touchdowns. With Navarro leading the way, Ohio’s offense averaged 405 yards per game, as he totaled 3,469 yards of offense and 31 touchdowns on the year. His 2024 efforts earned him Second Team All-MAC honors. The bar has now been set extremely high for the Bobcats as they look to follow up a season that produced historic program success. With Navarro back at the helm, he gives the Brian Smith-led squad one of the best chances to repeat or at least remain among th