Tayden Phillips brings two-way toughness and special-teams value to Cal Poly’s secondary
Phillips is a 5-foot-11, 180-pound cornerback who has already contributed on defense and special teams for Cal Poly, including 7 tackles and 1 interception in 2025 after playing in 8 games in 2024 with punt-return duty. He stands out for versatility and athletic background—he was a high-school quarterback, receiver, and defensive back with strong production as a runner and passer, which usually translates to field vision and open-field confidence. For a team, he profiles as a competitive, multi-use defensive back who can help in coverage, on returns, and in effort-driven roles.
