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2015 Football Roster

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59 Andrew Philon

  • Position Inside linebacker
  • Height 5-11
  • Weight 225
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Silas, Ala.

Biography

Jaguar Highlights: Listed as the backup “MIKE” linebacker heading into fall camp ... Credited with six stops to help the Red team earn a 24-21 victory in the annual spring game ... Recorded a team-high-tying eight tackles in the opening scrimmage of the spring as well.

As A Junior (2014): Saw action in each of the Jaguars’ last 10 contests, recording three unassisted tackles ... First stop came in his initial appearance of the season in a win at Idaho ... Credited with a tackle at Arkansas State ... Posted a stop in USA’s postseason contest against Bowling Green at the Raycom Media Camellia Bowl ... Was the coaches’ special teams scout player of the week after season-opening victory at Kent State.

As A Redshirt Sophomore (2013): Did not play.

As A Sophomore (2012): Did not appear in a contest ... Was the coaches’ defensive scout team award winner after the Jaguars faced Arkansas State, North Texas and Hawai’i.

As A Freshman (2011): Made his collegiate debut in win over Mississippi Valley State ... Earned the coaches’ scout special teams award following the victory.

High School Highlights: Lettered in football, basketball and baseball at Southern Choctaw HS ... Helped the Indians to an 11-2 finish his senior year after they advanced to the second round of the state 2A playoffs ... Credited with 117 tackles on defense while scoring 18 touchdowns on the other side of the ball.

Personal: Full name is Andrew Devontay Philon ... Born Nov. 3, 1992, in Silas, Ala. ... Son of Rex Jr. and Angel Philon ... Is the cousin of former Auburn and defensive tackle Spencer Johnson, who played nine years in the National Football League with the Minnesota Vikings and Buffalo Bills from 2004-12 ... Favorite movie is “Money Talks” ... Favorite book is “The Outsiders” ... Favorite team is the Oakland Raiders... Favorite athletes are Spencer Johnson and Kobe Bryant ... Favorite musical artist is Lil Wayne ... Favorite foods are pork chops and chicken ... In his spare time enjoys hunting and fishing ... Majoring in exercise science.

 

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2015

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Historical Player Information

  • 59

    2011Freshman

    Outside linebacker
    5'11" 205 lbs
    59
  • 59

    2011-12Freshman

    Outside linebacker
    5'11" 205 lbs
    59
  • 59

    2012Sophomore

    Inside linebacker
    5'11" 220 lbs
    59
  • 59

    2012-13Sophomore

    Inside linebacker
    5'11" 220 lbs
    59
  • 59

    2013-14Sophomore

    Inside linebacker
    5'11" 225 lbs
    59
  • 59

    2013Sophomore

    Inside linebacker
    5'11" 225 lbs
    59
  • 59

    2014Junior

    Inside linebacker
    5'11" 225 lbs
    59
  • 59

    2014-15Junior

    Inside linebacker
    5'11" 225 lbs
    59
  • 59

    2015Senior

    Inside linebacker
    5'11" 225 lbs
    59