Reliable, downhill JMU safety who closes fast and finishes plays
Phil Minafield stood out for James Madison as a productive, assignment-sound safety, finishing the 2025 season as JMU’s No. 4 tackler with 63 stops, including 6.5 tackles for loss, and he logged five or more tackles in each of the Dukes’ last eight games[9]. That profile suggests a physical, dependable defender who is around the ball consistently and can contribute in run support as well as in coverage[9]. For a team, he looks like a fit if you want toughness, consistency, and a player who brings steady production more than flash.
