NFL Draft Profile: Jimmy Phillips Jr., Linebacker, SMU Mustangs

NFL Draft profile scouting report for SMU LB Jimmy Phillips Jr.

Jimmy Phillips Jr.
SMU Mustangs

#24
Pos: LB
Ht: 6015
Wt: 235
Wing: 8038
40: 4.84
DOB: 4/27/2000
Hometown: Mesquite, TX
High School: Poteet
Eligibility: 2023

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Background:

Jimmy Phillips Jr. returned for his final season at Southern Methodist. This season he played in all 13 games, making 12 starts. Phillips Jr. led the team with 85 tackles (50 solo), including 7.5 TFLs for 17 yards, 1 sack, 5 PBUs, and 3 QB hurries. He received an invite to the NFLPA Bowl. In 2021, he started all 12 games. He was second on the team with 60 tackles (team-high 39 solo), including 5.5 TFLs for 16 yards, one forced fumble, one interception, three QB hurries and a pass breakup. He also added a team-best two blocked kicks (2nd NCAA). Winner of the Make A Difference Challenge awarded through Cowboys U and Jason Garrett Starfish Charities.