feisty, instinctive cover corner with NFL-level ball skills
In 2022 at Utah, Clark Phillips III was a first-team All-America corner who started 12 games and finished as one of the nation’s most productive ballhawks, and his calling cards remain easy to see: quick trigger, strong route recognition, and a scrappy, competitive style that receivers hate. Scouts consistently praise his press footwork, football IQ, and ability to disrupt throws in both man and zone. The caution flag is size and durability; he’s a small-framed defensive back who has dealt with injuries in the pros, so he fits best for a team that values instincts, toughness, and nickel versatility over pure length.
