Former Griffin standout Parks may join Georgia State

Former Griffin High standout Jaquez Parks may be the fourth quarterback joining Georgia State.

The Forsyth News said Parks has tweeted that he will be joining the Panthers. Georgia State coach Trent Miles said on Thursday that a player may be joining, but declined to name him, citing NCAA rules.

ExploreHe signed with Kennesaw State, but left the program in the spring of 2015. He enrolled at Hinds Community College.

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