2017 No.1 college football recruit,Jaelen Philips,was No.375 just 16 months ago

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This year the number draft pick for college football was number 375 just a year ago. He is from California and is also a pass rusher. He is going to be on UCLA. Jaelen says that he remembers when he was watching on ESPN and he had NR next to his name and then he jumped all the way up to number 3. He says "That was really mind blowing". He also says "I still don't think i'm that good to be honest I don't see why i'm a five star,to be honest with you. They tell me and it makes sense, but it still baffles me. Growing up and watching these (recruits), they're gods to a high school kid. To be in that company now doesn't register in my mind".  Philips was good as a junior yet took a huge leap as a senior. With a With a 6'5, 250-pound frame, he has the ideal size teams are looking for in a defensive end. Further, he has rare burst and bend to go along with that size. 2017 is a great year for offensive tackles, but Phillips consistently beat them during every all-star event he attended. Phillips also has a great motor, and is a top student. He is one of the surest bets in the class of 2017.He's part of a UCLA class that still needs a lot of filling out, but is pretty heavy on star power, with another five-star in California CB Darnay Holmes. With a strong close, the Bruins should finish with a top-20 class. Phillips should have plenty of chances to shine as a freshman, with UCLA's line losing top rusher Takkarist McKinley and top defensive tackle Eddie Vanderdoes.