| Current team | New York Giants |
|---|---|
| Number | 22 |
| Position | Cornerback |
| Birth date | November 30, 2001 (age 24) |
| Birth place | Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft |
| Height in | 11 |
| Weight lb | 180 |
| High school | Mauldin (Mauldin, South Carolina) |
| College | Kentucky (2020–2023) |
| Draftyear | 2024 |
| Draftround | 3 |
| Draftpick | 70 |
| Pastteams |
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| Status | Active |
| Statseason | 2025 |
| Statlabel 1 | Tackles |
| Statvalue 1 | 137 |
| Statlabel 2 | Sacks |
| Statvalue 2 | 1.0 |
| Statlabel 3 | Forced fumbles |
| Statvalue 3 | 2 |
| Statlabel 4 | Fumble recoveries |
| Statvalue 4 | 1 |
| Statlabel 5 | Pass deflections |
| Statvalue 5 | 13 |
| Statlabel 6 | Interceptions |
| Statvalue 6 | 3 |
| Statlabel 7 | Touchdowns |
| Pfr | P/PhilAn02 |
Andru Phillips (born November 30, 2001) is an American professional football cornerback for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Kentucky Wildcats.
Early life
Phillips was born on November 30, 2001, in Birmingham, Alabama.[1] He grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, and Louisville, Kentucky, before attended Mauldin High School in Mauldin, South Carolina.[1] In Phillips senior season, he notched 38 tackles, eight pass deflections, and two interceptions.[2] Phillips committed to play college football for the Kentucky Wildcats.[3][4]
College career
In the 2020 season, Phillips decided to use the season to redshirt.[5] In 2021, Phillips played in nine games making three tackles.[6] Phillips entered the 2022 season, as a week one starter versus Miami (OH).[7] In the 2022 season, Phillips made 31 tackles with one and half going for a loss, and five pass deflections.[8] In the 2023 regular season, Phillips totaled 44 tackles, and four pass deflections.[9] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Phillips declared for the 2024 NFL draft.[10][11]
Phillips finished his career at Kentucky with 80 tackles, with two and a half being for a loss, and nine pass deflections.[12]
Professional career
Phillips was selected by the New York Giants with the 70th overall pick in the third round of the 2024 NFL draft.[13]
NFL career statistics
| Legend | |
|---|---|
| Bold | Career high |
Regular season
| Year | Team | Games | Tackles | Interceptions | Fumbles | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Cmb | Solo | Ast | Sck | TFL | Int | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | PD | FF | Fmb | FR | Yds | TD | ||
| 2024 | NYG | 14 | 6 | 71 | 46 | 25 | 1.0 | 7 | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | NYG | 17 | 8 | 66 | 49 | 17 | 0.0 | 9 | 2 | 56 | 28.0 | 56 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 31 | 14 | 137 | 95 | 42 | 1.0 | 16 | 3 | 81 | 27.0 | 56 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
References
- ^ Brugler, Dane. "The Beast: 2024 NFL Draft Guide". The Athletic. p. 260. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
- ^ Preston, Geoff (December 24, 2020). "'It's been a good year': Former Mauldin DB reflects on college experience amid pandemic". Greenville Online. Archived June 13, 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ Moore, Josh (October 5, 2019). "Meet the Kentucky football recruit whom foes try to avoid at all cost". Lexington Herald Leader. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ Vaught, Larry (May 10, 2019). "Phillips feeling good since committing to UK". The Advocate-Messenger. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ Parke, Cole (December 6, 2023). "Kentucky defensive back Andru Phillips declares for 2024 NFL Draft". Kentucky Kernel. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ Maggard, Freddie (July 3, 2023). "Andru Phillips is Kentucky's Most Important Defender". On3.com. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ Shelton, Hunter (September 2022). "Andru Phillips Ready to Realize "Lifelong Dream" Against Miami (OH)". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ Roush, Nick (October 10, 2023). "Andru Phillips opens eyes of NFL Scouts". On3.com. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ Luckett, Adam (November 30, 2023). "Kentucky CB Andru Phillips declares for 2024 NFL Draft". On3.com. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ Hale, Jon (November 30, 2023). "Second Kentucky starter with eligibility left opts out of bowl game to prep for NFL draft". Lexington Herald-Leader. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ Johnson, Nate (December 2023). "Another Wildcat has declared for the 2024 NFL Draft". WYMT. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ Gillam, Parker (November 30, 2023). "Andru Phillips, Kentucky DB, reveals NFL Draft decision". Saturday Down South. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ Benton, Dan (April 27, 2024). "2024 NFL draft: Giants select CB Andru Phillips in Round 3". Giants Wire. USA Today. Retrieved June 5, 2024.