Furman University

Furman:  Projected to contend for the starting job at nose tackle vacated by the graduation of Pete Sanders...compact, athletic performer who excels against the run.  2010 — Member of scout team...awarded redshirt and extra year of eligibility.

High School:  2010 graduate of Avondale (2A) High School...football coach was Michael Carson...played on both the offensive and defensive lines and also punted...compiled 77 tackles, nine tackles for-loss, four sacks, two forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries in one season of action at Avondale High School, earning all-county honors...strong work helped Avondale post its first winning record and state playoff appearance in 20 years...played his junior and sophomore years in Canada, where he was twice named team MVP and all-conference as a linebacker on a St. Marguerite d’Youville School squad that included current Paladin freshman quarterback Travis Eman.

Personal: Full name is Tyreek Shaquille Phillips...born May 20, 1992, in Toronto, Canada...son of Pamela and Calvin Phillips...has a sister Thaliyah...cousin Verron Haynes, played football at Georgia, spent six years with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and is currently with the Atlanta Falcons...undeclared major.