The Spokane Shock announced today that they have added DB Al Phillips to their 2010 roster. Phillips, 5-11 195, spent the 2008 season with the Cleveland Gladiators on the practice squad. In 2009, Phillips played for the Manchester Wolves racking up 66.5 tackles, two interceptions and 15 pass break-ups in only 10 games.

Phillips was a two-sport athlete at Wagner College, participating in football and track. A three-time all NEC selection, Phillips collected 17 interceptions in his career as a Seahawk. He was also used on special teams and proved to be equally dangerous. His kickoff return average (27.6 ypr) was tops amongst NEC players and his punt return average (11.2 ypr) ranked second.

“Al Phillips gives 110% on every play,” Head Coach Rob Keefe said. “We are looking for Al not only to come in and compete for a starting spot but also to be one of the most dominate DB’s in the game.”

During his football career, Phillips has learned the value of hard work and giving 110% on every play.

 “When I was with the Jets, I learned how to go hard on every play. There are so many guys out there fighting for a roster spot you really have to give your all,” Phillips explained.

Phillips said that this lesson was reinforced as a member of the Cleveland Gladiators, thanks to current Shock DB Alex Teems.

“Teems plays hard and practices hard every day,” Phillips explained. “I knew that if I wanted to get on his level, as a starter, then I had to play the same way.”