A physical corner who climbed from junior college to San Diego State, following in the footsteps of his brother, NFL cornerback Clark Phillips III.
Bryce Phillips took the long road to the NFL, starting at Santa Ana College before stops at Tennessee State and San Diego State. He signed with the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2026, bringing a physical, competitive style that scouts flagged as a natural fit for Kansas City's secondary.
Path to the league
An Orange, California native who starred at Orange Lutheran in high school, Phillips began his college career at Santa Ana College in 2021 before transferring to Tennessee State, where he was a two-year starter. He finished his college career at San Diego State, and after going unselected in the 2026 NFL Draft, he signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent, receiving $247,000 in guaranteed money.
Career highlights
Phillips flashed his ball-hawking ability early, picking off two passes, including a pick-six, in nine games at Santa Ana College in 2021. He tested well at his pro day, posting a 37.5-inch vertical leap and a 4.56-second 40-yard dash, numbers that helped validate his physical, competitive style of play.
2025 season recap
In his final college season at San Diego State in 2025, Phillips recorded 34 tackles, nine passes defensed and an interception, production that made him one of the more sought-after undrafted defensive backs in his draft class. His brother, Clark Phillips III, plays cornerback for the Atlanta Falcons after a standout career at Utah.
Sources
- ESPN: Bryce Phillips
- Arrowhead Pride: The UDFA Files: Bryce Phillips' physical nature fits with Chiefs
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Cornerback
- Group
- defense
- College
- San Diego State
- Hometown
- Long Beach, CA, USA
- Age
- 23
- Status
- active
