Georgia RB commit Dwight Phillips snags nation’s best 100m
MABLETON, Georgia (BVM) – Dwight Phillips Jr., a Georgia Bulldogs running back commit, is both a football and track star at Pebblebrook High School (GA). Phillips Jr. currently holds the fastest 100-meter dash time in the country for the 2023 boys track and field season. On the gridiron, the Pebblebrook High School (GA) junior has an even more speedy 40-yard dash.
On March 18, Phillips Jr. ran a 10.29 in the 100m – knocking off Louisville football WR commit Nathan Salz from the No. 1 spot. The meet was held in Atlanta where the temperatures landed between a high of 53 degrees and a low of 36 degrees. Considering his success in those cold temperatures, he really is made to succeed during the football season.
Phillips Jr. also ran a 4.28 40-yard dash at what appears to be a camp from December. His fastest 100m and 40-yard dash (shown below) arguably make him the fastest high schooler in the country and the fastest recruit for UGA in the Class of 2024.
4⭐️ RB Dwight Phillips with a casual 10.29 in the 100. #GoDawgs 😯👀https://t.co/0kKdDC13cM pic.twitter.com/PbSieKG0F1
— Jeremy Johnson (@JeremyO_Johnson) March 18, 2023
Young @DwightP_2024 4.28 light work . pic.twitter.com/Y4fXwL3gSq
— Dwight Phillips (@Dwightdagreat) December 22, 2022
The 5-foot-11, 170-pounder seemingly has speed that’s fit for an NFL player. It’s a huge reason why he’s currently ranked as a four-star football prospect across ESPN, 247 Sports, Rivals and ON3. 247Sports has him as the No. 6 RB in the country overall and ESPN ranks him as the No. 73 player in the nation overall in his class.
Phillips Jr. committed to Georgia after the Bulldogs won their second consecutive national championship in January. Interestingly enough, he actually got the offer before his junior season even began. He had dozens of D-I offers to choose from – including Florida State, Texas A&M, Ole Miss and Michigan.
Notably, Phillips Jr. is the son of Phillips Sr. – a five-time world champion in the men’s long jump as well as an Olympic gold medalist (2004) and USA Track & Field Hall Of Fame Inductee.
“He (Phillips Jr.) is just blessed with a lot of fast-twitch muscle matter,” Phillips Sr. told DawgNation.
Phillips Jr.’s mom, Valerie, was an eight-time NCAA All-American track athlete in college as a long jumper and triple jumper.
“I’m being for real (in terms of my speed), I think it’s genetics, but it comes from some hard work, too,” Phillips Jr. told DawgNation.
Clearly, Phillips Jr.’s genes are strong. He’s already amassed over 4,000 yards and 32 touchdowns in his three seasons so far. Highlights of him often show that he can accelerate in a matter that very few high school players can. As a ball carrier, he’s reached a top speed of 22.1 MPH on a 95-yard touchdown (shown below via UCReport).
‘24 ATH Dwight Phillips (@DwightP_2024) can BURN🔥
Check out his Max Speed video where he hits 22.1 MPH‼️
Find him and more uncommitted 2024 prospects in our Max Speed database @CraigHaubert @TomLuginbill @DemetricDWarren pic.twitter.com/rvQGWxX0xL
— The Underclassman Report (@TheUCReport) October 20, 2022
In terms of the future, Phillips Jr. will play for a new head coach during his senior season in the fall. He’s always focused on the football season – even when he’s out on the track.
“I will only run the 100 meters or the 4×100 relay, that’s it,” Phillips Jr. told DawgNation. “That’s because those races will make me better out there and faster on the field for football.”
