Nathan Phillip Class: RS Junior Hometown: Oakland, CA Last College: San Francisco City College/Bishop O'Dowd HS Height / Weight: 6-2 / 237 Position: TE Birthdate: 01/31/1990 Experience: RS

JUNIOR COLLEGE: Played primarily as a blocking wide receiver during his 2009 freshman campaign and also saw action at defensive end when his squad won a co-NorCal Conference title ... missed the 2010 season due to injury when his squad 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.

HIGH SCHOOL: A three-year starter on both sides of the ball ... team captain and recipient of multiple honors as a 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 Coaches' Choice Award as a senior ... also participated as a sprinter on the track and field squad in each of his final two seasons as a prep, 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 peace and conflict studies.

LAST UPDATED: September 2, 2011