Parker Kizer joined the Bulldog coaching staff in February 2026, assigned to coach Drake’s tight ends.
Kizer came to Des Moines along with several other former UW-River Falls coaches, including head coach Matt Walker. While with the Falcons, Parker led the tight end group. Prior to UWRF, Kizer was an assistant on staff at his alma mater, Luther College.
Coach Kizer helped guide UWRF to the 2025 WIAC title and the 2025 NCAA Division III National Championship, the school’s first in its history.
He was named to the 2024 CoachTools 25 Under 25 list.
Kizer was a 2-year starter and 4-year letter winner at Luther from 2018-22. While with the Norse, he spent time playing both quarterback and running back. He earned his B.A. in Accounting from Luther College.
