Defensive coordinator Gregg Williams’ eyes lit up Friday as soon as he was asked about undrafted edge rusher Kyle Phillips.
The 6-foot-4 rookie — the son of a female sports pioneer — has made the most of his unplanned opportunity with the Jets following a collegiate career at Tennessee stunted by three shoulder surgeries.
Phillips has lined up either at outside linebacker or defensive end this season due to various injuries, and according to stats kept by the Jets’ coaching staff, he leads the team in tackles for a loss with 16 entering Sunday’s season finale against Buffalo.