Sam Phillips brings Iowa a proven, slippery playmaker with P5-ready reliability
In the 2025 season, Sam Phillips gave Iowa exactly what the Hawkeyes needed: a dependable veteran target who finished with 16 catches for 261 yards, including a 45-yard grab, while showing the quickness and separation skills that made him a productive transfer from Chattanooga. He was praised for maturity, energy, classroom habits, and strong practice habits, and he’s also viewed as a solid returner. At 5-foot-7, 183 pounds, he’s a slot-and-space weapon, not a jump-ball merchant — but if your offense values efficiency, toughness, and savvy route running, he’s absolutely worth caring about.
