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Get To Know Your Orange Man - HB, #3, Erv Philips

Name: Erv Philips

Position: H-back/Wide receiver

Year: Sophomore

Height: 5'11

Weight: 181

Hometown: West Haven, Conn.

High School: West Haven

2014 Stats: A versatile freshman, Philips ranked second on the team in all-purpose yards (727) including his running, receiving and returning totals. His 194 rushing yards is the highest among returning players, aside from Terrel Hunt.

2015 Projections: He's the starting hybrid back or "expressback" in Tim Lester's new system that will emphasize versatility in the offense.