2009 (Junior): Played in 12 games, making six starts… made 35 stops on the year, including 4.5 for a loss… had two tackles against Alabama (9/12) and two against Rutgers (9/19)… had one tackle apiece in games against Toledo (9/26), ULM (10/3), Louisiana (10/31), Florida (11/21) and Florida Atlantic (12/5)… had three stops against WKU (10/10)… made five tackles against Troy (10/17)… recorded four tackles against Arkansas State (10/24)… had five stops against Middle Tennessee (11/7)… recorded a career-best nine tackles against North Texas (11/14).
2008 (Sophomore): Special teams standout who also played linebacker...played in all 12 contests, recording 20 tackles, most among all reserves...recorded season highs in tackles with four in each games at North Texas (10/4) and at Louisiana (11/1)...recorded two tackles in each game at Toledo (9/27) and at Troy (10/18)...had one tackle in each game against Kansas (8/30), at Iowa (9/6), vs. USF (9/20), vs. Middle Tennessee (10/11), vs. Arkansas State (11/8), vs. ULM (11/22), at FAU (11/29) and vs. WKU (12/6)...also recorded half a sack against Arkansas State.
2007 (Freshman): Another true freshman who saw extensive playing time coming in off the bench in all 12 games...ended the year with 16 tackles (10 unassisted) with at least one tackle in nine contests...at Kansas (9/22): Enjoyed his finest statistical game with three tackles (one solo) and a quarterback hurry...vs. Maryland (9/8), Miami (9/15) and ULM (10/20): Collected two solo stops in each game...vs. UL (11/17): Recorded a solo and an assisted tackle...registered a tackle at Penn State (9/1) and vs. Florida Atlantic (11/24) and North Texas (12/1).
Carol City High School: Honorable mention All-Miami-Dade selection of the Miami Herald...known for great instincts on the field from a tradition-rich prep football program.
Personal: Born February 2, 1989...chose FIU over interest from Central Florida, Minnesota, South Florida and Florida Atlantic...son of Kenneth and Taranela Wilson...brother Kenny Phillips was a two-time All-American as a defensive back at the University of Miami (Fla.)...sports management major.
