Position: Defensive End
Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 242
Overview:
A three-star recruit in high school out of Mt. Healthy in Cinncinati, OH. He spent the last three seasons at Miami (OH). He comes to KU with three seasons of eligibility remaining. In his final season with the RedHawks, Lonnie accumulated 30 total tackles, 13.5 for a loss including 8.5 sacks in 11 games. He enrolled at KU in January giving him the benefit of spring workouts to learn the defense.
Potential Impact:
Phelps’ impact on the KU defense will be immediate, either good or bad.