Clark Phillips III

Clark Dwaine Phillips III (born December 19, 2001) is an American professional football cornerback for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Utah Utes, where he was named a unanimous All-American.

Early life Phillips III attended La Habra High School in La Habra, California. As a senior in 2019, he was the Orange County Register Defensive Player of the Year. He originally committed to Ohio State University to play college football but changed to the University of Utah. He was the highest rated recruit to ever sign with Utah.

College career Phillips III became an immediate starter his true freshman year in 2020. He started all five games, recording 25 tackles, one interception and one touchdown. He again started all 14 games in 2021 and had 63 tackles, two interceptions and one touchdown.

Professional career

Atlanta Falcons Phillips was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth round, 113th overall, of the 2023 NFL draft.

On October 18, 2025, Phillips was placed on injured reserve due to a triceps injury.

Chicago Bears On August 30, 2026, Phillips and a 2027 fifth-round pick were traded to the Chicago Bears for Gervon Dexter.

NFL career statistics Legend Bold Career high

Year Team Tackles Interceptions Fumbles 2023 ATL 11 5 22 5 27 1 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 2024 ATL 16 2 27 8 35 3 0 1 5 0 5 2 1 2025 ATL 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Career 28 7 50 13 63 4 0 1 5 0 10 2 1