Kade Phillips flip to LSU from Texas
The Longhorns have lost a pledge in their 2025 class. 2025 Missouri City (Texas) Fort Bend Hightower DB Kade Phillips elected to step back from his commitment today and flip to LSU, he announced. Phillips had been committed to the Longhorns since July 6.
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Phillips originally committed to Texas over LSU. He is ranked as the No. 164 overall prospect, the No. 18 cornerback, and the No. 27 player in Texas in the 2025 On3 Industry Ranking. On3 ranks Phillips as the No. 65 overall prospect, the No. 7 cornerback, and the No. 16 player in Texas.
The Longhorns now have 16 commits in their 2025 class. Fort Bend Marshall CB Caleb Chester is the only defensive back committed on the class.
On3’s Charles Power labeled Phillips as a Future Freak in July.
Kade Phillips pairs a uniquely translatable frame with an outstanding track and field profile. He has elite length with massive hands and is a standout in three events, highlighted by a state finalist showing in the long jump.
- 6-foot-0.5, 185 pounds
- 33.25-inch arms, 6-foot-8.5 wing-span, 10.25-inch hand
- 24-7.5 foot long jump (3rd place at state finals)
- 21.50 second 200 meters
- 49.74 second 400 meters
Scouting report
Strengths — A track sprinter with adequate height and room to add bulk. Most highlights are at safety with both single-high and two-high looks. Shows good acceleration once he diagnoses the play. Looks fairly instinctive for the safety position. Some good highlights showing an understanding of trips coverage. Comes downhill and fits the run willingly. Top-end speed is above average. Range appears adequate from the single-high position.
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Areas for improvement — Will get tentative at times and will have to catch the ball carrier and go for a ride. Ball skills are a bit unknown as most of highlights are against run and screen game. Gets flat-footed at times and will deliver glancing blows with the shoulder rather than squaring up and taking on the ball carrier. A lot of diving for ankles on the highlights. Unclear if he has good enough agility/hips to play corner.
