Hokie ClubPhillips returned to his alma mater in the spring of 2024. He played receiver for the Hokies from 2014-17 where he played in 52 games, starting 44, following a successful high school career at DeMatha High School in Maryland, where he played three seasons for Hokies’ running backs coach Elijah Brooks. Phillips is the Hokies’ the all-time leader in receptions (236) and receiving yards (3,027). He was the MVP of the 2016 Belk Bowl, with 6 receptions for 115 yards in the 35-24 win over Arkansas. During the 2017 season, Phillips set a school record 14 receptions against East Carolina including three touchdowns.
Phillips played for the Buffalo Bills in 2018-19 before spending the 2020 season in the XFL with the Houston Roughnecks, finishing the season with 31 receptions for a league high 455 yards and 9 touchdowns. He spent the 2020 NFL season with the Carolina Panthers. Phillips played the last three seasons (2021-23) in the Canadian Football League with the Toronto Argonauts, winning the Grey Cup in 2022, recording 38 receptions and three touchdowns on the year.
Phillips played for the Buffalo Bills in 2018-19 before spending the 2020 season in the XFL with the Houston Roughnecks, finishing the season with 31 receptions for a league high 455 yards and 9 touchdowns. He spent the 2020 NFL season with the Carolina Panthers. Phillips played the last three seasons (2021-23) in the Canadian Football League with the Toronto Argonauts, winning the Grey Cup in 2022, recording 38 receptions and three touchdowns on the year.