Jaguar Highlights: Adds depth at inside linebacker, and could contribute on special teams coverage units as well.
As A Junior (2011): Saw action in back-to-back weeks against Henderson (Ark.) State and Mississippi Valley State, both USA victories ... Earned the coaches’ scout special teams award the week of the MVSU contest.
As A Sophomore (2010): Appeared in three straight wins from Sept. 25-Oct. 9 ... In his collegiate debut against Edward Waters (Fla.), recorded a pair of assisted tackles including one behind the line of scrimmage ... Also saw action against Kentucky Wesleyan and Missouri S&T.
As A Redshirt Freshman (2009): Sat out the season.
High School Highlights: Earned two letters at West Florida High ... Collected 81 tackles — which included seven sacks — and intercepted a pass in his final season ... Had a high of 12 stops in one contest ... Also lettered one year in both basketball and track for the Jaguars.
Personal: Full name is Philip Henri Press ... Born Sept. 2, 1990, in Pensacola, Fla. ... Son of Tyrone Press and Rhonda Watkins ... Cousin, Shawn Cannon, played running back for two seasons at South Florida ... Another cousin, Adron Chambers, is an outfielder with the St. Louis Cardinals ... Favorite movie is “The Longest Yard” ... Favorite players are Ray Lewis, John Lynch and Brian Urlacher ... Favorite food is pizza ... Favorite subject is English ... Would like to work in the telecommunications field in the future ... An interdisciplinary studies major.
