Andru Phillips Explained

Andru Phillips
Current Team:	New York Giants
Number:	22
Position:	Cornerback
Birth Date:	30 November 2001
Birth Place:	Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
Height Ft:	5
Height In:	11
Weight Lb:	190
High School:	Mauldin (Mauldin, South Carolina)
College:	Kentucky (2020–2023)
Draftyear:	2024
Draftround:	3
Draftpick:	70
Pastteams:	New York Giants (–present)
Status:	Active
Statseason:	2024
Statlabel1:	Tackles
Statlabel2:	Sacks
Statlabel3:	Forced fumbles
Statlabel4:	Fumble recoveries
Statlabel5:	Pass deflections
Statlabel6:	Interceptions
Statlabel7:	Touchdowns
Pfr:	P/PhilAn02

Andru Phillips (born November 30, 2001) is an American professional football cornerback for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Kentucky.

Early life and high school

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

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

Phillips was selected by the New York Giants with the 70th overall pick in the third round of the 2024 NFL draft.^[13]

External links

• New York Giants bio
• Kentucky Wildcats bio

Notes and References

1. Web site: Brugler . Dane . The Beast: 2024 NFL Draft Guide . subscription . April 14, 2024 . . 260.
2. Web site: Preston . Geoff . 'It's been a good year': Former Mauldin DB reflects on college experience amid pandemic . Greenville Online . December 24, 2020 . January 27, 2024.
3. Web site: Moore . Josh . October 5, 2019 . Meet the Kentucky football recruit whom foes try to avoid at all cost . January 27, 2024 . Lexington Herald Leader.
4. Web site: Vaught . Larry . Phillips feeling good since committing to UK . The Advocate-Messenger . May 10, 2019 . January 27, 2024.
5. Web site: Parke . Cole . December 6, 2023 . Kentucky defensive back Andru Phillips declares for 2024 NFL Draft . January 27, 2024 . Kentucky Kernel.
6. Web site: Maggard . Freddie . Andru Phillips is Kentucky's Most Important Defender . On3.com . July 3, 2023 . January 27, 2024.
7. Shelton . Hunter . Andru Phillips Ready to Realize "Lifelong Dream" Against Miami (OH) . Sports Illustrated . September 2022 . January 27, 2024.
8. Web site: Roush . Nick . Andru Phillips opens eyes of NFL Scouts . On3.com . October 10, 2023 . January 27, 2024.
9. Web site: Luckett . Adam . Kentucky CB Andru Phillips declares for 2024 NFL Draft . On3.com . November 30, 2023 . January 27, 2024.
10. Web site: Hale . Jon . November 30, 2023 . Second Kentucky starter with eligibility left opts out of bowl game to prep for NFL draft . January 27, 2024 . Lexington Herald-Leader.
11. Web site: Johnson . Nate . Another Wildcat has declared for the 2024 NFL Draft . WYMT . December 2023 . January 27, 2024.
12. Web site: Gillam . Parker . Andru Phillips, Kentucky DB, reveals NFL Draft decision . Saturday Down South . November 30, 2023 . January 27, 2024.
13. Web site: Benton . Dan . April 27, 2024 . 2024 NFL draft: Giants select CB Andru Phillips in Round 3 . June 5, 2024 . Giants Wire. USA Today . en-US.