C/O 2021 Spotlight – RB Byron Phillips III De La Salle High School (5’9″ 200)

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Name: Byron Phillips III
Playing Position: RB
School: De La Salle High School
Height/Weight: 5’9″ 209
GPA/ACT: 3.0 / 18

Evaluation: excellent vision and burst to get to the hole. His agility and strength is an explosive combination for would be tacklers at the second and third levels of defense, he is a power back that will run over anyone that gets in his way,  he also has the speed and agility to make it hard for the secondary to tackle him once in the open field.

What is you favorite thing about football? 

The adrenaline rush you get when you step on the field or you have the ball and you see the hole open up to run through.  You are like in a different world and everyone is watching you cheering you on.  It is the best feeling.

What other sports do you play?

I use to play basketball, run track and play football.  I only play football and do track and field now.  I throw the shot and the discuss in field events.

What style of play do you feel best describes you?

Pound for pound back, that loves contact and loves getting vertical and running between tackles.

What are some of your personal goals as a player and a person?

Getting a state championship and being the best leader I can be on the football and for my team.

Who would you say some of your biggest influences are?

My mom. She has been a single parent all my life, she makes sure there is always food on the table and I have clothes on my back. She has sacrificed everything for me and my little sister.

What attributes and strengths do you possess that make you a good teammate? 

I will give you everything I got on the field for my team.  I read very well, I am tough.  I can take contact and keep moving.  I would want everybody to know that at the end of the day, win, lose, or draw, I gave it my all.