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Michael Phillips

Defensive Line

2024 Class

5'10" Height

265 Weight

De Smet Jesuit School

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Michael Phillips is a 5'10" Defensive Line in the 2024 class. Phillips attends De Smet Jesuit in Missouri. Phillips's Player Profile was created on March 31, 2021. Subscribe to Prep Redzone to see where Michael Phillips is ranked and what our scouts have written about them.

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Will Becker

Prep Redzone Scout

Recruiters have not forgotten about Michael Phillips Michael Phillips 5'10" | 265 lbs | DL De Smet Jesuit | 2024 State MO being one of the staples of De Smet’s front seven. The talented senior is one of the most coveted uncommitted 2024 DL in St. Louis. I am excited to see who comes in late to the versatile prospect’s recruitment this winter. A good combination of size and lateral quickness allows Mike to develop into a versatile interior pass rusher at the next level. Good athleticism shows in Mike’s acceleration and quick change of direction when closing on ball carriers in the backfield. Good strength, shed technique, and range gets displayed when Mike stops run plays outside of his vicinity.

3 years ago

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Ryan Lippert

Prep Redzone Lead Scout

Joining Redd on a very talented De Smet defensive front is incoming senior Michael Phillips Michael Phillips 5'10" | 265 lbs | DL De Smet Jesuit | 2024 State MO . Michael had a solid junior year, finishing with 32 tackles and five sacks. Phillips lines up at defensive tackle and uses his explosive first step to shoot into the backfield before the opposing offensive lineman can block him. He also has the strength to fight through blocks on his way to the ball carrier. Once he gets to the ball carrier, Phillips is a very reliable tackler in the open field. He is also a dangerous pass rusher, showing a constant effort to get to the quarterback and the ability to finish once he gets there. Phillips currently holds offers from Indiana State, Northern Iowa, and Marshall, and I expect more to come his way as he is a Division I caliber defensive tackle.

3 years ago

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Will Becker

Prep Redzone Scout

Michael Phillips Michael Phillips 5'10" | 265 lbs | DL De Smet Jesuit | 2024 State MO holds offers from Northern Iowa, Indiana State, and Marshall. With an FBS offer and a 31 ACT score, don’t be surprised when Mike is one of the fastest-rising prospects in the midwest. Watch for Mike to gain attention as coaches get through spring ball and focus on 2024 recruiting.

Mike’s lateral quickness and bull rush ability highlight his valuable inside pass rush versatility at the next level. A good combination of range, length, and strength shows shedding blockers with full extension and accelerating to make tackles for loss near the point of attack. Mike’s next level burst and closing speed shows in QB spy responsibilities that lead to sacks near the sidelines.

3 years ago