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Clark Phillips III Named Sporting News Midseason All-America
10/18/2022 6:30 AM | Football
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – University of Utah cornerback Clark Phillips III has been named to the Sporting News Midseason All-America team today, recognizing the Lakewood, Calif., native for his performance through seven games.
Phillips has started all seven games this season for the Utes, recording 16 tackles (1.0 sack), five interceptions (137 yds) and two pass breakups. He is currently tied for first in the FBS in interceptions per game (0.7) and total interceptions (5) with his 137 interception return yards ranking second nationally.
He has two pick-sixes this season, including an 80-yard return at UCLA and his interception turned touchdown against Oregon State, which is tied for the most in the FBS this season.
The sophomore's breakout game this season was against OSU, notching three of his five interceptions, including one being returned for a 38-yard touchdown. His three interceptions against the Beavers ranks as the most by a player in the Power Five this season.
Phillips also had a season-high four tackles in Utah's 43-42 win over No. 7 USC, also notching his first-career sack for a loss of eight yards in the third quarter. He also had two pass breakups in the game.
Clark Phillips III • 2022 Awards & Accolades
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Phillips has started all seven games this season for the Utes, recording 16 tackles (1.0 sack), five interceptions (137 yds) and two pass breakups. He is currently tied for first in the FBS in interceptions per game (0.7) and total interceptions (5) with his 137 interception return yards ranking second nationally.
He has two pick-sixes this season, including an 80-yard return at UCLA and his interception turned touchdown against Oregon State, which is tied for the most in the FBS this season.
The sophomore's breakout game this season was against OSU, notching three of his five interceptions, including one being returned for a 38-yard touchdown. His three interceptions against the Beavers ranks as the most by a player in the Power Five this season.
Phillips also had a season-high four tackles in Utah's 43-42 win over No. 7 USC, also notching his first-career sack for a loss of eight yards in the third quarter. He also had two pass breakups in the game.
Clark Phillips III • 2022 Awards & Accolades
- Sporting News Midseason All-America (Oct. 18)
- Jim Thorpe Award Player of the Week (Oct. 6)
- Chuck Bednarik Award Defensive Player of the Week (Oct. 4)
- PFF Team of the Week (Oct. 3)
- Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week (Oct. 3)
- Walter Camp National Defensive Player of the Week (Oct. 2)
- Bronko Nagurski Trophy Preseason Watch List
- Chuck Bednarik Award Preseason Watch List
- Jim Thorpe Award Preseason Watch List
- Preseason All-America (AP; Athlon Sports; Phil Steele; Pro Football Focus; Pro Football Network; Walter Camp)
To get an inside look at the Utah Football program, follow the Utes on social media (Twitter: @Utah_Football | Instagram: @UtahFootball | Facebook: Search Utah Football), along with visiting www.UtahUtes.com for news, schedule and roster updates throughout the season.
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