PROVO, Utah - When BYU redshirt freshman wide receiver Jojo Phillips committed to the Cougars back in 2022, he had no shortage of options. Phillips picked the C
ougars over competing offers from programs like Oregon, LSU, Michigan State, Cal, Pitt, Oregon State, and Colorado among others. While he didn't have any obvious attachment to the BYU football program during his recruitment, he did feel an immediate connection to BYU once he got in Provo.. Phillips is the first to admit that he's not the loudest guy in the room. "I don't really do much, say much," he joked.
A few weeks after his commitment, Jojo experienced the gameday atmosphere at Lavell Edwards Stadium and it cemented his decision. Phillips attended the BYU-Baylor game in 2022 - a game that ended in a double overtime win. "It was just awesome," Phillips said.Fast forward to today and Phillips is settling in at BYU with a full year under his belt. He's still not the most vocal player, but his play has been doing the talking.
Phillips has been a young standout in a wide receiver room that is crowded with veterans. The Cougars return every wide receiver that had more than one reception in 2023. Even with the experience at that position, Phillips is poised to take on a bigger role in the BYU offense in 2024. In terms of physical attributes, Phillips is one of the most gifted players on the roster. He is all of 6'5 and he has added 15 pounds to his frame during the offseason. He doesn't move like most 6'5 receivers, either. He is a smoother operator with soft hands. He can beat defensive backs with his speed or he can use his length to make contested catches.
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