A super physical, hard hitting cornerback... Has started every Division I game he has played in.
SENIOR SEASON (2024)
Named to the East-West Shrine Bowl 1,000 Watch List ... Started all 12 games at cornerback in his final collegiate season ... Totaled 40 tackles (32 solo), four tackles for loss, an interception and a pass breakup ... Started in his SDSU debut in the season opener vs. Texas A&M-Commerce ... Recorded two solo tackles, including a tackle for loss ... Made four stops, including a TFL against Oregon State on Sept. 7 ... Had three tackles at Cal on Sept. 14 ... Recorded four tackles and an interception at Central Michigan ... His interception came with 2:29 left in the fourth quarter and was returned 68 yards into the red zone ... Made one tackle, a TFL, in the conference opener against Hawai'i on Oct. 5 ... Had two two tackles at Wyoming on Oct. 12 ... Had five tackles including a TFL, against Washington State ... Also had a pass breakup ... Recorded a season high six tackles at Boise State on Nov. 1 ... Recorded his third straight game with five-plus tackles against New Mexico ... Matched his season high and recorded his fourth consecutive game with four or more tackles, making six solo stops at UNLV ... Had one tackle in each of the final two games of the season.
PRIOR TO SAN DIEGO STATE
Joins the Aztecs with two years of Division I collegiate experience, playing 2022 and 2023 at Tennessee State in Nashville, Tenn. … Named to the 2022 Ohio Valley Conference second team at defense and also to the all-newcomer team … Started all 22 games in his Tiger career, recording 68 tackles, six tackles for loss and 18 pass breakups … Led team in PBUs both seasons with his 10 in 2022 ranking second in the OVC … Logged a career-best eight tackles in a game against UT Martin … Prior to TSU, played one season at Santa Ana College in Santa Ana, California, where he made 19 tackles, two interceptions (including a pick-six), and seven pass breakups in nine games in 2021.
HIGH SCHOOL
In high school, transferred to Orange Lutheran from La Habra High School … Helped guide his La Habra team to a 10-3 record, Freeway League title, and CIF Southern Section Division 3 semifinal game in 2019 … Chosen for the Orange County North-South All-Star Classic … Was a three-star recruit coming out of high school according to Rivals … Had offers from Florida Atlantic and Morgan State.
PERSONAL
His brother, Clark Phillips III, is currently a cornerback for the Atlanta Falcons after starring for Utah in college.
Bryce Phillips Season 2024
PositionCB
Weight195 lbs
Height6-0
ClassSenior
HometownLong Beach, Calif.
Previous SchoolTennessee State
Exp.TR
Football
San Diego State Falls at No. 15/19 Boise State
The Aztecs suffered their first loss of conference play
Football
Aztecs Lose Heartbreaker on Late Field Goal at Central Michigan
San Diego State held a 21-19 lead in the final minutes, but Central Michigan connected on a 46-yard field goal with five seconds left to win it.
Football
Three Aztecs Named to Polynesian Watch List
Tupu Alualu, Myles Murao and Ross Ulugalu-Maseuli were each named to the preseason Polynesian Player of the Year watch list.
Football
Marquez Cooper Named to Doak Walker Award Watch List
Senior running back Marquez Cooper has been named as one of 87 running backs in the country on the Doak Walker Award preseason watch list.
Football
Kenan Christon Named to Paul Hornung Award Watch List
Senior running back Kenan Christon has been named to the preseason Paul Hornung Watch List, which rewards the most versatile, high-level performer in college football.