Tennessee makes top-five for No. 4 linebacker in Alabama

Tennessee is one of five schools for 4-star linebacker Joseph Phillips.

Four-star linebacker Joseph Phillips announced his top-five schools on Thursday.

Tennessee, Clemson, Texas A&M, Auburn and Georgia are Phillips’ top-five schools.

The 6-foot-3, 235-pound linebacker is from Booker T. Washington High School in Tuskegee, Alabama.

Phillips is the No. 174 overall prospect and No. 14 linebacker in the class of 2024. He ranks as the No. 8 player and No. 4 linebacker in Alabama, according to On3 Sports.

As a junior in 2022, Phillips finished the season with 75 total tackles, 19 tackles for a loss, nine sacks, four fumble recoveries and one defensive touchdown. He also contributed 336 receiving yards and six touchdowns on offense.

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