DALLAS, Texas – Ball State cornerback Antonio Phillips had a breakout season last fall and as a result is getting plenty of preseason accolades thrown his way this month. His name was highlighted on a third national preseason watch list today as he is one of 98 defensive standouts from 66 schools on the initial list for the 2020 Bronko Nagurski Trophy presented by LendingTree.
Phillips, a senior from St. Louis, Missouri, intercepted four passes and was a first-team All-MAC choice in 2019. He was the first Cardinal cornerback to earn first team all-league honors in 11 years.