Freshman mauler with size to compete at Charlotte
Daniel Phillips is a 2026 freshman offensive lineman at Charlotte, listed at 6-foot-4 to 6-foot-5 and around 300-305 pounds, with a frame that fits the modern power-run/protection mold[1][4][7]. As a young lineman, the intrigue is his upside: he already has the mass and length to develop into a dependable interior or tackle piece, and his Charlotte Christian background suggests he arrived with a solid prep foundation[7][11][14]. The big question is seasoning, not tools — if his technique and consistency catch up, he could be a sneaky-good long-term fit.
