Parker Brailsford grew up in Mesa, Arizona and attended Saguaro High School where he lettered in football and track & field. He was a three-star recruit who committed to play college football for the Washington Huskies but redshirted and didn't appear in any games in 2022.
Entering the 2023 season, Brailsford earned a starting spot on the Huskies offensive line. He started all 15 games and was honored as a second team All Pac-12 selection.
After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Brailsford entered the transfer portal and signed to play football at the University of Alabama. He entered the 2024 season as one of the top centers in the country.