In Delency Parham, Idaho coach Paul Petrino signed a cornerback who could have an immediate impact on the Vandal defense.

Parham comes to Idaho from Santa Barbara City College after a sophomore season during which he knocked down 20 passes in addition to accumulating 46 tackles (21 solo and 25 assists). He also had two pass interceptions and accounted for 2½ tackles for loss.

“He is a great lockdown cover corner,” Petrino said. “He does a great job making tackles on the perimeter.

“We are very excited for him to come into the program and have a chance to start. He will be a leader for us.”

Parham is a 2010 graduate of Berkeley High School at Oakland, Calif.