Andru Phillips
| No. 22 – New York Giants | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Cornerback |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | November 30, 2001 Mauldin, South Carolina, U.S. |
| 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: | Unsigned draft pick |
| Career NFL statistics as of 2024 | |
| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |
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 for the Kentucky Wildcats.
Early life and high school[edit]
Phillips 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[edit]
In 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[edit]
| Height | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 with the 70th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft by the New York Giants.
References[edit]
- ^ a b Brugler, Dane. "The Beast: 2024 NFL Draft Guide" (PDF). The Athletic. p. 260. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
- ^ Preston, Geoff (24 December 2020). "'It's been a good year': Former Mauldin DB reflects on college experience amid pandemic". Greenville Online. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ Moore, Josh. "Meet the Kentucky football recruit whom foes try to avoid at all cost". Lexington Herald Leader. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ Vaught, Larry (10 May 2019). "Phillips feeling good since committing to UK". The Advocate-Messenger. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ Parke, Cole. "Kentucky defensive back Andru Phillips declares for 2024 NFL Draft". Kentucky Kernel. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ Maggard, Freddie (3 July 2023). "Andru Phillips is Kentucky's Most Important Defender". On3.com. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ Shelton, Hunter (September 2022). "Andru Phillips Ready to Realize "Lifelong Dream" Against Miami (OH)". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ Roush, Nick (10 October 2023). "Andru Phillips opens eyes of NFL Scouts". On3.com. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ Luckett, Adam (30 November 2023). "Kentucky CB Andru Phillips declares for 2024 NFL Draft". On3.com. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ Hale, Jon. "Second Kentucky starter with eligibility left opts out of bowl game to prep for NFL draft". Lexington Herald-Leader. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ Johnson, Nate (December 2023). "Another Wildcat has declared for the 2024 NFL Draft". WYMT. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ Gillam, Parker (30 November 2023). "Andru Phillips, Kentucky DB, reveals NFL Draft decision". Saturday Down South. Retrieved 27 January 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.