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Has played in 19 games recording seven starts during his career.

2017 (Sophomore): Played in 11 games earning seven starts … Recorded 31 tackles, including 19 unassisted stops … Intercepted two passes on the season and recorded six pass breakups … Was also credited with 1.5 tackles for losses and two forced fumbles … Recorded a season-high six tackles (including five solo stops) and picked off a pass which he returned 13 yards against SFA … Also forced a fumble against the Lumberjacks … Had four four-tackle performances on the season … One of his four tackles against Southeastern Louisiana was for a loss … Also recorded an interception against the Lions … Recorded three tackles and broke up two passes against McNeese.

2016 (Freshman): Played in eight games … Recorded six tackles, including two unassisted … Season-high three tackles, including one solo stop, against Northwestern State … Also had two unassisted tackles at McNeese.

High School: Rated as a three-star prospect according to 247sports.com … Considered a top 250 player in the state of Texas … Ranked as the No. 14 safety in the state of Texas by scout.com … A two-star prospect according to Rivals.com … Recorded 61 total tackles during his senior season, including 48 solo stops … Also picked off three passes, recorded 19 pass deflections and caused two fumbles in 2015 … Also received interest from Arizona State, Arkansas State and Eastern Michigan.

Personal: Son of Joseph and Cherry Phillips … Born Sept. 26, 1996.