Alabama RB commit suffers season-ending injury

Tai Phillips posted to X that his senior season has come to an end.

Phillips is a 2027 running back prospect out of Irmo High School in South Carolina, and he is one of two 2027 backs verbally committed to Alabama. The running back is looking forward to getting back on the field when he gets to Tuscaloosa as an early enrollee after he signs.

“Unfortunately I’ve suffered an injury that will be putting me out for the remainder of the season. Thank you to all my coaches, brothers and everyone in my support system! I will recover and can’t wait to get back and running in Tuscaloosa in January! Roll tide! AGTG,” Phillips posted to X.

At 5-foot-10 and 190 pounds, Phillips is a tenacious and explosive runner of the football who displays patience and vision while looking for space as he blocks develop. He reports a 4.26 40-yard dash time, and one can see flashes of his explosive speed when he presses the gas and explodes onto the open field after getting a carry.