UNC TE Justin Phillips brings size, catch-and-run value, and earned depth-chart credibility
Justin Phillips is a 6-4, 236-pound junior tight end at North Carolina who has shown efficient production in limited work, averaging 14.3 yards per catch with 6 receptions for 86 yards and no touchdowns in the available stats. His appeal is more about role fit than box-score dominance: he’s a big, developmental TE with enough receiving juice to threaten seams and enough toughness to earn a scholarship after starting as a walk-on, which signals coaches trust his work ethic and reliability. He looks like a smart depth-piece or complementary piece for a TE room needing size, persistence, and upside rather than immediate star power.
