Andru Phillips
Career Summary
Kentucky cornerback selected by New York.
Andru Phillips played cornerback at Kentucky before the Giants selected him in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
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Early Life
A family connection to Kentucky football.
Phillips' father, Carlos, played linebacker at Kentucky. Andru is also known by the nickname Dru.
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High School
Football and track recognition.
Phillips earned first-team Class 5A all-state honors in football and twice received all-state recognition in the triple jump. He won a state triple jump title in spring 2019.
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College Career
Career-best tackle total in 2023.
Phillips recorded a career-high 47 tackles while making 12 starts for Kentucky in 2023.
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Path to the NFL
Selected 70th overall in 2024.
The Giants selected Phillips with the 70th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
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MFT PLAYER RANKINGS
Current player ranking
MFT Score: 83.4
2026 preseason baseline. Position-relative and updated through the site’s weekly review process.