2021 Ferris State Football Signee: Chris Phillips

Chris Phillips
RB, 5-10, 175
Gulfport, Fla./Boca Ciega

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Regarded as one of the top running backs in the state of Florida … Had strong NCAA Division I recruiting interest from multiple schools … Ranked as a top prospect by 247 Sports … Multi-year starter and letterwinner in the offensive backfield … Also a standout on the track … Led team to the regional quarterfinals this past fall in 2020 … Team finished with an 8-2 mark this past season … Regarded as the best running back in Pinellas County … Ran for 1,700 yards and 21 TD's while averaging 11.3 yards per carry as a junior in 2019 … One of the top playmakers from the Tampa/St. Petersburg area … Tabbed as one of the top players in his region by Prep Redzone … Featured athlete with top end speed, acceleration, agility and balance … Also played a key role in the passing game … Had multiple 300-yard rushing games in his prep career … Earned Tampa Bay Times all-area accolades.