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United States Harrison Phillips has transitioned from a collegiate standout defensive tackle to a key player in the NFL. Having played for teams like the Buffalo Bills and Minnesota Vikings, and now with the New York Jets, he continues to demonstrate his capabilities in professional football.
A collaboration between Phillips and Hippy Feet, a Minneapolis-based Benefit Corporation selling T-shirts, sweatshirts, and socks, to support Best Buddies and Harrison's Playmakers Foundation.
Harrison Phillips announced a partnership with Nebraska Furniture Mart, a prominent retailer in his home state of Nebraska.
Harrison Phillips was named Week 15 NFLPA Community MVP for spreading holiday cheer to over 450 individuals, highlighting his community involvement.
Harrison Foster Phillips was born on January 25, 1996, in Omaha, Nebraska. He attended Millard West High School, where he excelled in high school football and was named Nebraska’s Gatorade Football Player of the Year in his senior year. Phillips then committed to Stanford University, playing college football from 2014 to 2017. His college career included overcoming a torn ACL in 2015, which led to a redshirt season. In 2017, he distinguished himself by leading all linemen in the Football Bowl Subdivision with 103 tackles, earning First-team All-Pac-12 and Pac-12 All-Academic First-team honors. After graduating with a double major in Sociology and Science, Technology, and Society, and a minor in Education, Phillips decided to enter the NFL Draft.
Phillips was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the third round (96th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft. During his rookie season, he served in a reserve role as a 1-tech tackle. In his second year, 2019, he recorded his first career sack against the New York Giants. However, his 2019 season was cut short due to a torn ACL, placing him on injured reserve. He returned to play for the Bills in 2020 and 2021. In March 2022, Phillips signed a three-year contract with the Minnesota Vikings, where he started all 17 games in 2022, recording 59 tackles and 1.5 sacks. He continued to perform well in 2023, setting career-highs with 92 tackles and three sacks. His tenure with the Vikings included a two-year contract extension in September 2024.
In August 2025, Harrison Phillips was traded to the New York Jets, along with a 2027 seventh-round pick, in exchange for 2026 and 2027 sixth-round picks. Throughout his professional career, Phillips has maintained a focus on community involvement, notably through his “Harrison’s Playmakers” foundation, which supports young people with special needs. He has also engaged in brand partnerships, demonstrating his commitment beyond the football field.
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