Omari Philyaw

Bio

2024 (Sophomore): Played in 11 games with five starts ... collected 42 tackles -- 25 solo and 17 assisted ... had one tackle-for-loss for two yards ... recovered a fumble vs. Lindenwood ... picked off three passes for 27 yards with interceptions at Gardner-Webb, Charleston Southern and at UT Martin ... broke up a pass ... had a season-high eight tackles vs. Middle Tennessee (8/31/24)

2023 (Redshirt freshman, Appalachian State): Played in 12 games, contributing primarily as a third-down cornerback … Recorded first career interception against East Carolina … After App State took a one-point lead midway through the third quarter, his 26-yard interception return to the ECU 19 set up a short touchdown … Credited with four tackles on the season.

2022 (Freshman, Appalachian State): Appeared in four games as a true freshman, contributing at cornerback and on special teams … Played against Texas State, Georgia State and Robert Morris before playing his fourth game against Georgia Southern in the finale … Had two tackles on the season, both at Georgia Southern … Saw his most extensive action at cornerback in the Georgia State game.

HIGH SCHOOL: Broke up four passes and had 27 tackles as part of a deep secondary that helped Hough go 14-1 and reach a 4-A state semifinal during his senior season … Part of a dominant defense that allowed less than 20 points in all 14 wins, gave up single-digit points in eight wins and produced two shutouts … Season-high six stops in a lopsided win against North Meck … All-area performer following an abbreviated junior season that included three interceptions as a standout at Myers Park … Played for coach Matthew Jenkins at Hough as a senior..