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Mizzou wins recruiting battle for former Virginia Tech DB Mose Phillips III
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Mizzou picked a huge win in the transfer portal on Thursday afternoon.
The Tigers have landed a commitment from ex-Virginia Tech safety Mose Phillips III, according to On3’s Hayes Fawcett. Phillips was a starter for the Hokies and recorded 65 tackles this season for a solid Virginia Tech team.
Phillips is a huge addition for Mizzou as the Tigers prepare to build for 2025 and beyond. He’s a potential starter at safety next season for Eli Drinkwitz and Co. Phillips led all Virginia Tech safeties in snaps this season with 372, according to Pro Football Focus. He earned a tackling grade of 75.4 from PFF for the season, missing just 8 tackles all year.
He’ll join a Mizzou secondary that’s hoping to take a big step forward next season in Year 2 under defensive coordinator Corey Batoon. This season, Mizzou ranked 11th in the SEC with a pass defense efficiency rating of 130.9.
SEC fans may remember Phillips’ father, who bears the same name, from his time at Tennessee during the Phillip Fulmer era. He was a 4-year contributor for the Vols in the backfield from 1991-94.
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Spenser is a news editor for Saturday Down South and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.
