University of California Athletics

CITY COLLEGE OF SAN FRANCISCO: Played primarily as a blocking wide receiver during his 2009 freshman campaign and also saw action at defensive end as his squad won a Co-NorCal Conference title ... missed the 2010 season due to injury when his club was the nation's top-ranked team according to jcgridiron.com, won the Northern California and NorCal Conference titles, and compiled a perfect 11-0 record ... did not play in 2008 as a greyshirt.

BISHOP O'DOWD HS: A three-year starter on both sides of the ball ... team captain and recipient of multiple honors as a 2007 senior when he was the Offensive Player of the Year after making 26 receptions and scoring 10 touchdowns ... named the team's top lifter on offense, as well as the winner of the Coaches' Choice Award as a senior ... also participated as a sprinter on the track and field squad in each of his final two seasons, and was a member of the Hayward Area Athletic League 4x100 meter champions as a junior.

PERSONAL: Full name is Nathan Michael Phillip ... born January 31, 1990 ... parents are Roger Phillip and Thorild Urdal ... father played football and lacrosse at Michigan State, while mother was a member of the Norwegian national women's basketball team ... major is interdisciplinary studies.

LAST UPDATED: July 26, 2012