Randy Phillips (born September 14, 1987) is a former
American football
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safety
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. He played
college football
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at
Miami (FL) and was signed by the
Detroit Lions
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as an
undrafted free agent
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in
2010
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.
Phillips was released by the Lions on August 17, 2011.
References
External links
Detroit Lions bioStats Crew profile
1987 births
Living people
Players of American football from Belle Glade, Florida
American football safeties
Miami Hurricanes football players
Detroit Lions players
Sacramento Mountain Lions players
21st-century American sportsmen
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