Phillips’ size and special-teams experience will be looked upon favorably by NFL teams, but he lacks top-end speed to run with vertical receivers. He can cover tight ends, but he needs to become more anticipatory in man coverage. He’s more of a grass guarder than playmaker as a high safety and can get turned around by routes when singled up in deep space. Phillips has the tools as a tackler, but getting to the spot without running into traffic or off the pathway is an issue.
