Tyre Phillips

Tyre Phillips
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Phillips in 2020
No. 79 – New York Giants
Position:Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1997-01-29) January 29, 1997 (age 27)
Grenada, Mississippi, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:330 lb (150 kg)
Career information
High school:Grenada
(Grenada, Mississippi)
College:
NFL draft:2020 / round: 3 / pick: 106
Career history
Roster status:Practice squad
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Games played:44
Games started:27
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Tyre Jerel Phillips (born January 29, 1997) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Mississippi State and was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the third round of the 2020 NFL draft.

Early life

Playing at Grenada High School in Grenada, Mississippi, Phillips played football his freshman season before focusing on basketball and marching band. At the behest of a number of people, Phillips returned to the gridiron late in his junior year.[1][2][3] He had some scholarship offers from NCAA Division I Football Championship schools, but chose to go to East Mississippi Community College with the eventual goal of being a Division I recruit.[4]

College career

At East Mississippi Community College, Phillips played two seasons with the Lions. He committed to Mississippi State in between his two seasons at EMCC, and enrolled at Mississippi State in January 2017.[5]

Phillips redshirted his first year at Mississippi State, a circumstance he later called "the best thing I ever could have done."[6] He then played at both tackles positions as part of an offensive line rotation during his junior year.[7] During his senior season, Phillips started all 13 games the Bulldogs played in.[8] After the season, Phillips played in the 2020 Senior Bowl.[1]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 5 in
(1.96 m) 		331 lb
(150 kg) 		35+1⁄8 in
(0.89 m) 		10+3⁄8 in
(0.26 m)		 5.37 s 1.84 s 3.09 s 5.11 s 8.17 s 25.0 in
(0.64 m)		 7 ft 9 in
(2.36 m)		 22 reps
All values from NFL Combine[8][9]

Baltimore Ravens

Phillips was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the third round with the 106th overall pick of the 2020 NFL draft.[10] During training camp, he shifted from tackle to offensive guard and beat out D. J. Fluker for the starting job at the start of the season despite dealing with an ankle injury.[11][12] He was placed on injured reserve on November 3, 2020, with an ankle injury,[13] and activated on November 30.[14] On December 21, in Week 15 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Phillips picked up a fumbled ball and ran with it for 22 yards.

On September 13, 2021, Phillips was carted off the field with a knee injury in the first half of the season-opener against the Las Vegas Raiders. It was revealed he suffered a torn ACL and was placed on injured reserve on September 14, 2021.[15] On October 16, 2021, Phillips was activated from injured reserve.[16] On December 30, 2021, Phillips was again placed on injured reserve, putting an end to his sophomore season.[17]

On August 31, 2022, Phillips was released by the Ravens.[18]

New York Giants (first stint)

On September 1, 2022, Phillips was signed by the New York Giants.[19] He was released on August 29, 2023 and re-signed to the practice squad, but released the next day.[20][21][22]

Philadelphia Eagles

On September 4, 2023, Phillips was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad.[23]

New York Giants (second stint)

On October 17, 2023, Phillips was signed by the Giants off the Eagles' practice squad.[24] He was thrust into the starting lineup in Week 7 at right tackle in place of the injured Evan Neal, and started nine of the next ten games.

On November 19, 2024, Phillips signed with the Giants practice squad.[25]

References

  1. ^ a b Brugler, Dane (April 7, 2020). The Athletic's 2020 NFL Draft Guide (PDF). The Athletic. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
  2. ^ Horka, Tyler (April 24, 2020). "Mississippi State OL Tyre Phillips picked by Baltimore Ravens in 2020 NFL Draft". Clarion Ledger. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
  3. ^ Horka, Tyler (April 22, 2020). "'All or nothing': How Mississippi State's Tyre Phillips became an NFL Draft prospect". Clarion Ledger. Gannett. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
  4. ^ Jones, Paul (November 21, 2019). "Changing sports pays dividends for MSU lineman Tyre Phillips". 247Sports. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
  5. ^ Jones, Paul (July 22, 2016). "2017 Juco OL Tyre Phillips commits to Mississippi State". 247Sports. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
  6. ^ Lowery, Logan (October 3, 2019). "Phillips has always been a protector". Daily Journal. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
  7. ^ Hudson, Brett (September 14, 2018). "Phillips adding depth to Bulldogs' offensive line". The Dispatch. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
  8. ^ a b "Tyre Phillips Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
  9. ^ "2020 NFL Draft Scout Tyre Phillips College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
  10. ^ Mink, Ryan (April 24, 2020). "Third Round (No. 106): Ravens Select Guard Tyre Phillips". Baltimore Ravens.com. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  11. ^ Oyefusi, Daniel (September 13, 2020). "Ravens rookie OL Tyre Phillips active, starts at right guard in season-opening win over Browns". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved September 16, 2020.
  12. ^ Karpovich, Todd (September 15, 2020). "Ravens rookie Tyre Phillips could have staying power on offensive line". Raven Country. Sports Illustrated. Retrieved September 16, 2020.
  13. ^ Brown, Clifton (November 3, 2020). "Tyre Phillips and Ronnie Stanley Placed on Injured Reserve". BaltimoreRavens.com.
  14. ^ Brown, Clifton; Mink, Ryan (November 30, 2020). "Four More Ravens Added to Reserve/COVID-19 List, Four Return". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  15. ^ Brown, Clifton (September 14, 2021). "Tyre Phillips Placed on Injured Reserve". BaltimoreRavens.com.
  16. ^ Mink, Ryan (October 16, 2021). "Ravens Move Rashod Bateman, Tyre Phillips to 53-Man Roster". BaltimoreRavens.com.
  17. ^ @jeffzrebiec (December 30, 2021). "Shouldn't say "likely" ends his season. It will end it regardless of whether Ravens make the playoffs. Can't return..." (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  18. ^ Mink, Ryan (August 31, 2022). "Ravens Waive Offensive Lineman Tyre Phillips". BaltimoreRavens.com.
  19. ^ Eisen, Michael (September 1, 2022). "Giants release Blake Martinez; claim OL Tyre Phillips off waivers from Baltimore". Giants.com. Archived from the original on September 1, 2022. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
  20. ^ Eisen, Michael (August 29, 2023). "Giants announce 53-man roster for 2023". Giants.com.
  21. ^ Eisen, Michael (August 30, 2023). "Giants sign 12 players to practice squad". Giants.com.
  22. ^ Eisen, Michael (August 31, 2023). "Giants fill out practice squad in series of roster moves". Giants.com.
  23. ^ McPherson, Chris (September 4, 2023). "Eagles sign Nicholas Morrow, Tyre Phillips to the practice squad". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  24. ^ Eisen, Michael (October 17, 2023). "Giants sign 2 offensive linemen; Joshua Ezeudu to IR". Giants.com.
  25. ^ Fennelly, John. "Giants sign OL Tyre Phillips, QB Tim Boyle to practice squad". Giants Wire. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
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