Phoenix Grant is Yale’s do-it-all defensive tone-setter
In the 2025 season, Phoenix Grant was one of Yale’s most productive defenders, finishing with 96 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, and his first career interception while earning Ivy League Defensive Player of the Week and All-Ivy honorable mention recognition. At 6-foot-2 and 225 pounds, he brings linebacker size, proven production, and versatility after moving from defensive back to LB, which suggests strong football IQ and adaptability. If you want a rugged, high-motor defender who impacts run and pass defense, Grant looks like a smart fit.
