Will likely be a backup at outside linebacker.
Weight room: Bench (410), squat (530), hang clean (290).
As a redshirt sophomore in 2000
Played in 2 games.
As a redshirt freshman in 1999
Earned his first letter by playing in 10 games ... had solo tackles against Akron and Ball State...had an assisted tackle vs. Tennessee Tech.
As a freshman in 1998
Joined the team as a walk-on and was redshirted.
H.S.
Played his freshman season at Sylvania Southview along with BG teammate Khary Campbell, lettering as a tailback and linebacker ... played his final three seasons at Cleveland High School in Cleveland, Tenn., for Coach Benny Monroe ... started all three seasons at running back and linebacker ... played in only three games a senior because of a torn hamstring ... was second on the team as a junior with 90 tackles, earning all-area honors ... helped team to state title his sophomore year, posting a 14-0 record ... team was 11-1 his junior season as a 54-game winning streak came to an end ... team was ranked 23rd in the nation his junior year ... placed fifth in the state as a senior in the discus.
Personal
Interpersonal communication major ... son of Jerry and Deloras Jones ... born July 2, 1979.
Phillips' Career Scorecard
Year Solo Ast. Total TFL Int. FR FF
1999 2 1 3 0 0 0 0
1998 REDSHIRTED
Career 2 1 3 0 0 0 0
