2017 (FRESHMAN / FOOTBALL): Played in six games on the season ... returned one punt for five yards in the win over Greensboro (Sept. 16).

HIGH SCHOOL: Competed in track and field, football and basketball at South Stokes High School … reached the regional round in track and field … recognized as a solid defensive player in basketball as he earned Honorable Mention All-Conference on three occasions … owns two high school records on the gridiron … was both an All-State and All-Conference selection in football.

PERSONAL: Michal Christian Phillips … son of Vette and Stanley Phillips … born October 14, 1998 … majoring in theatre.