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Miami Hurricanes DE Jaelan Phillips Kirk Herbstreit Top Performers

Oct 10, 2020; Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports

Miami Hurricanes defensive end Jaelan Phillips was named one of the top performers of the week by ESPN College Football analyst Kirk Herbstreit

Miami Hurricanes defensive end Jaelan Phillips was named the third-best player of the week nationally by ESPN College Football analyst Kirk Herbstreit. Phillips recorded eight tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks in the 25-24 Miami victory on Saturday over Virginia Tech. Phillips has improved throughout the season.

In the previous game against North Carolina State, Phillips had 10 tackles, 1.