Only a sophomore entering 2024, Kayden Phillips Kayden Phillips 5'5" | ATH Newton | 2027 State NJ is a name to start getting familiar with. It is too early to tell exactly which side of the ball Kayden may opt for in the future, but for now, he is showing that he could become an essential piece to Newton’s pass game as well as a defender in the secondary. Getting mostly reps at the freshman level in 2023, Kayden set himself apart from the competition. As a receiver, Kayden showed that he can high point the ball and take it away from the defender.

Defensively, Kayden lined up as a cornerback for Newton’s freshman squad and showed early promise. Kayden’s longer arms could make him a worry for opposing offenses in the future, as he will have no trouble snagging the ball out of the air and using his range to wrap runners up from afar. There is a lot to look forward to up in Newton.