Tobin Phillips brings veteran, disruptive force to Stanford’s defensive front
In the 2024 season, Tobin Phillips started 11 games at nose tackle and posted 16 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, and 3.5 sacks, including a breakout 2.5-sack game against Wake Forest[1][3]. The appeal is the combo plate: experienced interior size, proven backfield disruption, and enough versatility to hold up as a run defender while still flashing pass-rush juice[1][3]. He was also on Stanford’s 2025 Pro Day showcase, which fits the profile of a mature, NFL-leaning defensive lineman who can help a team looking for toughness and edge in the trenches[3][7].
