Joseph Phillips, 4-star LB out of Alabama, names 4 SEC teams amongst finalists

Joseph Phillips is continuing to dwindle down his list of potential college programs.

Phillips announced a top 5 on Thursday, which included 4 SEC teams: Auburn, Georgia, Tennessee and Texas A&M. He’s also still considering Clemson.

Here’s his announcement:

Where’s Home????? pic.twitter.com/qCuv651JLI

— josephphillips_2 (@D1joe22) April 13, 2023

Phillips attends Booker T. Washington High School in Tuskegee, Alabama. He’s listed at 6-foot-3, 225 pounds.

He is regarded as one of the top players in the country. Phillips is currently ranked as the No. 198 overall player and the No. 17 EDGE in the country, per 247Sports Composite rankings. He’s also the No. 17 player from the state of Alabama.

According to 247Sports crystal ball projections, Auburn is the favorite to land Phillips’ commitment.

Auburn currently has 4 commitments in the class of 2024. The Tigers have the No. 24-ranked class in the country, according to 247Sports Composite rankings.

Here are some highlights from Phillips’ junior season:

Spenser Davis

Spenser is a news editor for Saturday Down South and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.