SMU is sealing the borders.
The Mustangs are focused on keeping talented prospects from the Dallas-area close to home and did just that on Friday night when they landed Mesquite Poteet outside linebacker/safety Jimmy Phillips.
He announced his decision via Twitter.
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IM COMMITTED, #ponyuptempo @dirtyque2 @SMU_Football pic.twitter.com/P1iNeCRm86— Jimmy Phillips, Jr. (@JimmyfromPoteet) June 2, 2017Phillips committed to SMU over offers from Air Force, Navy and Texas State.
A two-star recruit, Phillips is ranked as the No.