Kenny Phillips Giants' Top Prospect

When you draft a safety from the University of Miami, it’s understood that you’re receiving a tremendous athlete who has the ability to become an elite defender in the National Football League. Just like the late great Sean Taylor and the best defender in the game today, the Baltimore Ravens Ed Reed, Kenny Phillips comes from the school otherwise known as the “U” and is about to break out from the shadows and create his own legend on the gridiron

In his first-year in the league, Phillips, the No. 1 prospect in the Giants organization, began the season as a situational defender and special team’s player. He played in all 16 games, starting three, and made his first career start against Philadelphia when James Butler went down with an injury, giving the New York fan base a taste of what they can expect for years to come. Phillips finished the season with 67 tackles and an interception. This offseason, Phillips showed up at OTA’s 16 pounds heavier; Giants Head Coach Tom Coughlin insisted that, “It’s all muscle.” The extra weight shouldn’t hurt Phillips’ agility and speed, but it will allow him to play physical and with more confidence. After a year of learning, Phillips is ready to take the next step and solidify himself as the next great safety from Miami.



(nyg.scout.com)