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Phillips’ past performance at Maryland hinted at his strength, with comparisons made to his impressive weightlifting metrics. Given the Jets' pressing need at defensive tackle, especially with Ley Fotu's absence last season and Javon Kinlaw's underwhelming performance, Phillips presents an intriguing option. While it’s true that he played primarily as a nose tackle at Maryland, many analysts believe that his size, explosive movements, and solid low-center-of-gravity build will translate well to the Jets’ anticipated four-man front under defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn.