Phillip O’Brien Jr. is a senior playmaker with ball skills and range at Pitt
In 2024, Phillip O’Brien Jr. played all 13 games and started three at free safety for Pitt, finishing with 33 tackles, an interception, a fumble recovery and two pass breakups. His calling card is takeaway production and awareness—he has shown he can flip games with ball-hawking instincts, including three interceptions in 2023 and a blocked punt back in 2022. At 6-foot, 185 pounds, he brings veteran experience, special-teams value and a proven nose for the football, making him a useful fit for a defense that wants a reliable, opportunistic DB.[1][2]
