2024 NFL Prospect: Andru Phillips

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Andru Phillips

Position: CB — Projected: 4th Round

History & Measurables

Born: Currently N/A – Birmingham, AL

High School: Mauldin High School

College: Kentucky

Height – 5’10” Weight – 190 lbs

Traits & Characteristics

The Good

Versatile
Understands his zone coverage concepts
Plays up to his opponents
Aggressive

The Bad

Gives up inside leverage far too often
Allows extremely large cushions
Inconsistent getting eyes back on ball

Advanced Analytics Notes

2023 Coverage Stats: Min 100 Snaps

Coverage Grade: 72.9 (T-152nd Among Cornerbacks)
Pass Breakups: 6 (T-84th Among Cornerbacks)
Passer Rating Allowed: 112.6 (425th Among Cornerbacks)
Times Targeted: 58 (T-79th Among Cornerbacks)

2023 Run Defense Stats: Min 100 Snaps

Run Defense Grade: 61.4 (T-338th Among Cornerbacks)
Run Stops: 9 (T-28th Among Cornerbacks)

Film Notes and Highlights

Andru Phillips was used in a variety of ways at Kentucky. He played the boundary, the slot in Nickel, and was put in the box on occasion. Phillips normally has a great understanding of his responsibilities in zone coverage. In man coverage, he seems to prefer giving up inside leverage to stop potential big boundary plays. He has a tendency to be beaten on curl routes on the boundary due to the large cushion he allows. At times, he struggles to get turned around to the ball and that can lead to DPI. He also will struggle against twitchy athletes, lacking the hip fluidity to change direction on a dime.

Phillips is an aggressive corner, often opting to take on ball carriers in one-on-one situations and performs relatively well given his size. He likes to play aggressive in press, but at times this can lead to whiffs at the LOS. His effort in the run game is hit or miss, but he plays up to his opponents, which is nice to see. I believe Phillips is a Day 3 prospect who will do well in a Cover-3 oriented scheme, or could potentially make the switch to free safety. – Thomas Christopher

(Games Watched: vs Florida 2023, vs Georgia 2023, vs Missouri 2023, vs Louisville 2023, Live at Senior Bowl 2024)