Star QB Jalen Parker changes mind on Camden High School transfer

TL;DR

Star quarterback Jalen Parker has reversed his decision to transfer to Camden High School. He plans to discuss his options with his family and choose a different school soon.

Key points

Jalen Parker is a star quarterback.
He initially planned to transfer to Camden High School.
Parker has won two state championships with Winslow Township.
He is currently discussing options with his family.
A new school decision will be made soon.

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Winslow junior Jalen Parker (7) delivers a pass under pressure from Millville sophomore Nyshon Jones during a 49-6 Winslow home win over Millville. Sept. 27, 2025

Jalen Parker is calling an audible.

Less than a week after saying he was transferring to Camden High School, the star quarterback told NJ.com on Monday night he has changed his mind.

Parker, who won two straight state championships with the Winslow Township football team, stated he is discussing the situation with his family and will select another school to attend in the coming days.

It’s been a turbulent week for the state’s all-time passing touchdown record holder.

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One day after former Winslow head coach Bill Belton landed a new job at St. Augustine Prep on April 15, Parker said he was in the process to begin filling out the paperwork to complete a transfer to Camden, which captured the state Group 2 title last fall.

Parker became New Jersey’s all-time passing touchdown leader (107) in three seasons with Winslow, helping to lead the Eagles to back-to-back state Group 4 championships. He was the Courier-Post's Offensive Player of the Year last fall.

Parker threw for 43 touchdowns in each of the last two seasons at Winslow en route to an All-New Jersey selection for the USA Today Network. He also set program records for single-season passing yards (3,296) and career passing yards (7,723).

Tom McGurk is a regional sports editor for the Courier-Post, The Daily Journal and Burlington County Times, covering South Jersey sports for over 35 years. If you have a sports story that needs to be told, contact him by emailat .

Q&A

Why did Jalen Parker decide not to transfer to Camden High School?

Jalen Parker changed his mind about transferring to Camden High School after discussing the situation with his family.

What achievements does Jalen Parker have in high school football?

Jalen Parker has won two consecutive state championships with the Winslow Township football team.

What school will Jalen Parker attend after deciding against Camden High School?

Jalen Parker has not yet selected a new school but plans to make a decision in the coming days.