5-star CB Kade Phillips flips commitment from LSU to Texas

Five-star cornerback Kade Phillips has flipped his commitment from LSU to Texas.

Phillips had been committed to the Tigers since August, when he previously flipped his pledge from the Longhorns.

“They have been pushing really hard to get me back to Texas,” he told On3. “Their message has been that they still want me and they want to show what they can do for me.”

He added: “Sark is building something big and I want be a part of that and have a impact.”

The Longhorns circled back in recent weeks, he said, and made it clear how much of a priority he was for them. After sitting down with his family and discussing both options, he made the decision.

“This was a tough decision with them being both great schools and the relationship I built with Coach Raymond,” he said. “I went back and forth a lot with it.”

Phillips is the No. 34 overall prospect and No. 5 in the 2025 class, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

On3 is slightly higher on him than other services, tabbing him as the nation’s No. 23 prospect and No. 4 cornerback.

Kade Phillips Scouting Summary

“One of the top physical talents at cornerback in the 2025 cycle with unique dimensions, athleticism and ball skills. Measured in at 6-foot-0.5, 180 pounds with elite length (33.5-inch arms) and massive 10.5-inch hands. A top track athlete who was a state finalist in the long jump as a junior. Shows his high-end physical traits on Friday nights. A two-way standout for his high school team, lining up at wide receiver and corner. Shows excellent ball skills, coming down with contested catches with regularity. The ball skills manifest in high end ball production with several receiving touchdowns and interceptions as a senior. Able to stay in phase and uses his burst to close cushions quickly. Draws on his experience as a safety to provide a physical presence in run support. Will need to continue adding technical polish to his cover skills. Owns one of the highest upsides at cornerback in the 2025 cycle.“