HIGH SCHOOL: A 2012 graduate of Washington High School ... lettered four times in football and also competed on the basketball and track and field teams ... served as a team captain ... made 57 tackles, including eight sacks, forced six fumbles and blocked a field goal attempt his senior season ... named all-conference and a member of the Washington Observer-Reporter Elite 11 team ... elected senior class president.

PERSONAL: Born Nov. 9, 1993 in Kansas City, Mo. ... son of Cynthia Phillips ... father, Joe, played in 200 games with 152 starts during a 14-year NFL career ... majoring in physical education - health and wellness ... has appeared in an NFL commercial for the United Way.