A.J. Phillips brings steady, senior-tested linebacker juice to North Alabama
In the 2023 season, A.J. Phillips gave North Alabama a reliable, physical presence at linebacker, posting 26 tackles in 10 games with four starts after logging 30 tackles, two tackles for loss, one sack, and a forced fumble in the 2022 season. The 6-foot, 225-pound Mobile native has earned trust the hard way—special teams first, then more defensive snaps—and that kind of climb usually means coaches love his work ethic and buy-in. He looks like a solid fit for teams needing toughness, experience, and a low-drama, high-effort defender.
