Tennessee’s in-state QB with upside, speed, and a long runway
In the 2025 season, Mason Phillips appeared in one game for Tennessee and turned his lone touch into 18 rushing yards on two carries, a tiny sample that still hints at mobility and composure when he gets onto the field. The Knoxville-area product is a 6-foot-1, 190-pound sophomore from Northview Academy, where he posted 1,871 passing yards, 18 passing TDs, 838 rushing yards, and 13 rushing TDs as a senior, so the selling point is clear: dual-threat juice and local-field toughness. He looks more like a developmental QB than an immediate starter, but the athletic profile and in-state pedigree make him a fun “watch this space” prospect for a roster that values versatility.
