Jordan Phillips
(DT)  Ocoee HS in Orlando, FL     
6’2″    300
Committed: 7/1/21
3-star average (3-star on 247Sports, Rivals & ESPN)

Josh Ward’s Analysis:  Phillips will have a chance to help Tennessee’s defense right away. He enrolled in December and will be able to go through spring practice. Don’t be surprised if you hear buzz around Phillips during the offseason and fall camp ahead of the 2022 season.

Eric Cain’s Analysis:  Phillips committed at the beginning of July but then went dark for months. There was worry Florida would steal the defensive tackle away, but Phillips stayed true to his commitment and is actually already practicing with the team while prepping for the Music City Bowl. He’s got good size and splits double-teams well. He carries his weight well and has a great motor. He’ll benefit from some coaching from Rodney Garner and could add depth right away. 

Player Profile:  Explosive defensive tackle and three-sport varsity athlete for Ocoee High School in Orlando, Florida … Rated a consensus three-star prospect by all major recruiting services and the No. 47 defensive tackle in the country according to 247Sports.com … Totaled 56 tackles with a staggering 29.0 tackles for loss and 11.5 sacks his senior year … Posted 71 tackles, 14.0 tackles for loss, five sacks and two forced fumbles in eight games his junior season … Also competed in wrestling and weightlifting for his high school and qualified for the 3A state tournament in both sports as a junior … Committed to the Vols in July 2021 and is participating in bowl practices … Chose Tennessee over 26 other Division I programs, including six other SEC schools … Coached by Aaron Sheppard … Twitter handle is @jordan50OTF … Instagram handle is @iamjordanphillips.

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