BYU Wide Receiver Jojo Phillips Will Be in the Mix 'This Year'

Phillips is a 6'5 wide receiver who is coming off a redshirt season

On Monday, BYU kicked had its third practice of Spring camp. For the first time, BYU was permitted to wear pads. Following practice, BYU offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick met with the media. Roderick was asked about redshirt freshman wide receiver Jojo Phillips. 

"Jojo is going to be a good player - this year," Roderick said. "He'll be in mix, definitely. He's a good player."

When Roderick highlights an individual player and says he will play, he usually means it. Last year, he praised the performance of true freshman LJ Martin in camp and described Martin as one of BYU's best players. Martin ended up leading the Cougars in rushing as a true freshman. 

Phillips being "in the mix" is noteworthy considering BYU's depth at wide receiver. All of BYU's contributors from 2023 will be back on the roster in 2024. Veterans Chase Roberts, Kody Epps, and Darius Lassiter are back. BYU also returns Parker Kingston and Keelan Marion who played considerable roles last season.

Despite all the experience coming back, Phillips has played well enough to crack the rotation in a veteran-heavy group. BYU likes to play six wide receivers and it looks like Phillips has locked up the sixth spot.

There is so much to like about Phillips' potential in BYU's offense. At 6'5, Phillips oozes potential. He has great hands and he moves really well for someone his size. He has a basketball background and he has an ability to high-point the football. He has a huge catching radius thanks to his length.

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Phillips signed with BYU as part of the 2023 signing class out of Sierra Canyon High School in California. He picked BYU over a host of competing Power Four offers.

As a true freshman in 2023, Phillips appeared in three games. He had one reception - a touchdown against Iowa State. He returns as a redshirt freshman in 2024. He is a candidate to have a breakout season in 2024.

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