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Kansas football: 5 key players for the Jayhawks against Nevada

By Joshua Schulman

Sep 1, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Missouri State Bears running back Jacardia Wright (9) is tackled by Kansas Jayhawks cornerback Mello Dotson (3) during the second half at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 1, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Missouri State Bears running back Jacardia Wright (9) is tackled by Kansas Jayhawks cornerback Mello Dotson (3) during the second half at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports /
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Kansas redshirt senior defensive lineman Devin Phillips (40) works on drills during Tuesday’s practice inside the Kansas Indoor Practice Facility.
Kansas redshirt senior defensive lineman Devin Phillips (40) works on drills during Tuesday’s practice inside the Kansas Indoor Practice Facility. /

Kansas Football Key Player No. 3: Devin Phillips

The leading nose guard on the Kansas football defense will look to stifle the Nevada run game. A 6-foot-2, 315 lbs defensive tackle, Phillips transferred in from Colorado State this offseason.

Although it does not reflect on the stat sheet, Phillips draws double teams nearly every run play and clogs up gaps up the middle. If he can continue to complete his assignments and be where he needs to be, Nevada will have a tough time getting it going on the ground.

An important stat to note is that the Wolf Pack have averaged 2.7 yards per carry thus far. That’s an absolutely horrendous number, and it could get even worse if Phillips is able to shed blocks and create tackles for loss.

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