Andru Phillips (born November 30, 2001) is an American football cornerback for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Kentucky.
No. 22 – New York Giants | |
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Position: | Cornerback |
Personal information | |
Born: | Mauldin, South Carolina, U.S. | November 30, 2001
Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | Mauldin (Mauldin, South Carolina) |
College: | Kentucky (2020–2023) |
NFL draft: | 2024 / Round: 3 / Pick: 70 |
Career history | |
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Roster status: | Active |
Player stats at PFR |
Early life and high school
editPhillips was born on November 30, 2001, in Birmingham, Alabama.[1] He grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, and Louisville, Kentucky, before attended Mauldin High School in Mauldin, South Carolina.[1] In Phillips senior season, he notched 38 tackles, eight pass deflections, and two interceptions.[2] Phillips committed to play college football for the Kentucky Wildcats.[3][4]
College career
editIn the 2020 season, Phillips decided to use the season to redshirt.[5] In 2021, Phillips played in nine games making three tackles.[6] Phillips entered the 2022 season, as a week one starter versus Miami (OH).[7] In the 2022 season, Phillips made 31 tackles with one and half going for a loss, and five pass deflections.[8] In the 2023 regular season, Phillips totaled 44 tackles, and four pass deflections.[9] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Phillips declared for the 2024 NFL draft.[10][11]
Phillips finished his career at Kentucky with 80 tackles, with two and a half being for a loss, and nine pass deflections.[12]
Professional career
editHeight | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
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5 ft 10+3⁄4 in (1.80 m) |
190 lb (86 kg) |
31+1⁄4 in (0.79 m) |
8+3⁄4 in (0.22 m) |
4.48 s | 1.51 s | 2.63 s | 4.29 s | 6.98 s | 42.0 in (1.07 m) |
11 ft 3 in (3.43 m) |
16 reps | |
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[13][14] |
Phillips was selected by the New York Giants with the 70th overall pick in the third round of the 2024 NFL draft.[15]
References
edit- ^ a b Brugler, Dane. "The Beast: 2024 NFL Draft Guide" (PDF). The Athletic. p. 260. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
- ^ Preston, Geoff (December 24, 2020). "'It's been a good year': Former Mauldin DB reflects on college experience amid pandemic". Greenville Online. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ Moore, Josh (October 5, 2019). "Meet the Kentucky football recruit whom foes try to avoid at all cost". Lexington Herald Leader. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ Vaught, Larry (May 10, 2019). "Phillips feeling good since committing to UK". The Advocate-Messenger. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ Parke, Cole (December 6, 2023). "Kentucky defensive back Andru Phillips declares for 2024 NFL Draft". Kentucky Kernel. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ Maggard, Freddie (July 3, 2023). "Andru Phillips is Kentucky's Most Important Defender". On3.com. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ Shelton, Hunter (September 2022). "Andru Phillips Ready to Realize "Lifelong Dream" Against Miami (OH)". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ Roush, Nick (October 10, 2023). "Andru Phillips opens eyes of NFL Scouts". On3.com. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ Luckett, Adam (November 30, 2023). "Kentucky CB Andru Phillips declares for 2024 NFL Draft". On3.com. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ Hale, Jon (November 30, 2023). "Second Kentucky starter with eligibility left opts out of bowl game to prep for NFL draft". Lexington Herald-Leader. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ Johnson, Nate (December 2023). "Another Wildcat has declared for the 2024 NFL Draft". WYMT. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ Gillam, Parker (November 30, 2023). "Andru Phillips, Kentucky DB, reveals NFL Draft decision". Saturday Down South. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ "Andru Phillips Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
- ^ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Andru Phillips College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
- ^ Benton, Dan (April 27, 2024). "2024 NFL draft: Giants select CB Andru Phillips in Round 3". Giants Wire. USA Today. Retrieved June 5, 2024.