Education
He played college football at the University of Texas at Austin and attended Garland High School in Garland, Texas.
He played college football at the University of Texas at Austin and attended Garland High School in Garland, Texas.
Phillips played high school football for the Garland High School Owls. Phillips was an all-state, all-area and two-time first-team all-district selection while playing offense and defense for the Owls. Phillips played for the Texas Longhorns from 2010 to 2013.
He played in 50 games, starting 28.
He was a 2013 honorable mention All-Big 12 coaches choice. Phillips had 206 career tackles and was a 2013 team captain.
San Diego Chargers
Phillips signed with the San Diego Chargers on June 16, 2014 after going undrafted in the 2014 NFL Draft. He was released by the Chargers on September 23 and re-signed by the team on September 29, 2014.
He was released on October 1 and signed to the team"s practive squad on October 7, 2014.
Phillips was promoted to the active roster and made his NFL debut on November 2, 2014 against the Miami Dolphins, recording one tackle. He was released by the Chargers on November 3, 2014. He was re-signed to the Chargers" practice squad on November 4, 2014.
Phillips was released by the Chargers on November 29 and re-signed to the team"s practice squad on December 2, 2014.
He was released by the Chargers on September 5, 2015 and signed to the team"s practice squad on September 6, 2015. He was released by the Chargers on October 12, 2015.
Phillips was signed to the Chargers" practice squad on October 14 and promoted to the team"s active roster on October 20, 2015.
He was a member of ESPNU’s top 150 national prospects, ranked as the 14th-best athlete by ESPNU and 25th-best athlete by Rivals He recorded 72 receptions for 1,307 yards and 14 TDs, 1,111 rushing yards, 14 rushing TDs, 949 passing yards, five passing TDs, 87 tackles, a forced fumble and three interceptions.