NFL Scouting Combine: Clark Phillips III Discusses What He’ll Bring To Next Level

SALT LAKE CITY – Former Utah Utes cornerback Clark Phillips talked about what he’ll bring to a team at the next level during his media session at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine.

The Combine takes place from February 27-March 6 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.

During the event, Phillips answered questions from the media and discussed what he believes he will bring to the NFL franchise that drafts him.

“Consistency, hard work, and dedication,” Phillips listed. “I’m gonna try to be the best cornerback on the roster.

#Utah CB Clark Phillips is a prospect I like a lot, and could be a tremendous value pick in the 2nd round.

I asked him how he distinguishes himself in such a stacked & deep CB class, and here was his answer: pic.twitter.com/2s3b0hKroc

— Easton Freeze (@eastonfreeze) March 2, 2023

The former Utah standout dismissed concerns about his size. Phillips said the only things he worries about are confidence, preparation, and God.

“Imma line up and play,” Phillips told the media.

How does @Utah_Football DB Clark Phillips brush off the concerns that he's a smaller cornerback? pic.twitter.com/dIRIGPKi46

— Pro Football Network (@PFN365) March 3, 2023

“I’m a ferocious, nasty, relentless, smart-nasty ballhawk,” Phillips added.

#Utah CB Clark Phillips is a prospect I like a lot, and could be a tremendous value pick in the 2nd round.

I asked him how he distinguishes himself in such a stacked & deep CB class, and here was his answer: pic.twitter.com/2s3b0hKroc

— Easton Freeze (@eastonfreeze) March 2, 2023

A day after his comments, the former Utah defensive back participated in a series of on-field drills.

Clark Phillips III’s Combine Results

40-Yard Dash: 4.51 seconds unofficial

10-Yard Split: 1.51 seconds

Vertical Jump: 33 inches

.@ClarkPhillips21 with a 4.51u on his 40-yard dash at the #NFLCombine.#LocalsInTheNFL @kslsportspic.twitter.com/WVrl5gNLVi

— Kyle Ireland (@kyleireland) March 3, 2023

Phillips is currently projected as a first or second round pick in mock drafts.

Former Utah Utes at NFL Combine

• Braeden Daniels (Offensive Lineman)
• Dalton Kincaid (Tight End)
• Clark Phillips III (Cornerback)
• Tavion Thomas (Running Back)

The results are beginning to roll in for the local players at the #NFLCombine. 🏈 #LocalsInTheNFL #NFL https://t.co/m7oD4XKruN

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 2, 2023

About the Combine

Athletes at the event will participate in multiple workouts and evaluations to test their ability to perform in the NFL. These are the workouts that players will undergo at the NFL Combine:

• 40-yard dash
• Bench press
• Vertical jump
• Broad jump
• Three-cone drill
• 20-yard shuttle
• 60-yard shuttle

Other evaluations include:

• Interviews
• Physical Measurements
• Injury Evaluation
• Drug Screening
• Cybex & Wonderlic tests

Live results for the Combine can be found on NFL.com.

2023 NFL Draft

The 2023 NFL Draft is scheduled for April 27-29 and will be held in Kansas City, Missouri.

Kyle Ireland is a Locals in the NFL Insider for sports.ksl.com and co-host of the Yards After College Podcast. Follow him on Twitter (@kyleireland) and Instagram (@kyleirelandksl).

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