Bryce Phillips
Career Summary
Bryce Phillips is a cornerback who moved from Kansas City to Minnesota during his 2026 rookie season.
Phillips arrived in Minnesota after beginning his professional career with Kansas City following a college path through Santa Ana College, Tennessee State and San Diego State.
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Early Life
Phillips is from Long Beach, California.
Minnesota’s official announcement identifies Phillips as a Long Beach native.
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College Career
Phillips played one season at Santa Ana College, two seasons at Tennessee State and two seasons at San Diego State.
At San Diego State from 2024-25, he played 24 games and recorded 74 tackles, five tackles for loss, two interceptions and 10 passes defended. At Tennessee State, he started 22 games and produced 68 tackles, six tackles for loss and 18 pass breakups.
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Path to the NFL
Phillips entered the NFL as an undrafted rookie with Kansas City before Minnesota signed him in August 2026.
Minnesota reported that Phillips initially joined Kansas City and was waived before the Vikings signed him on August 17.
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NFL Career
Phillips is on Minnesota’s practice squad in 2026.
The Vikings signed him to their practice squad on August 31 after releasing him during final roster reductions on August 30.
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Playing Style
Phillips' college statistics show a cornerback who has produced tackles, pass breakups and interceptions.
Across his final four college seasons at Tennessee State and San Diego State, he recorded 142 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, two interceptions and 28 pass breakups.
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