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Bengals sign 3 tryout players to free agent contracts, including Central State DT
CSU’S PERNELL PHILLIPS
BECOMES NEWEST BENGAL
“Ludwig At Large” congratulates former Central State University defensive tackle Pernell Phillips, who was among three tryout players signed by the Cincinnati Bengals to free-agent contracts on Sunday, May 3, following the three-day rookie minicamp.
IN PERNELL PHILLIPS’ WORDS:
“‘m just trying to show ‘em I’m good enough for the NFL. It’s a blessing to be here. I’m glad they picked me out of all the athletes in the nation. I’m just trying to show ‘em what I can do on this field.
“I can be a great asset to the team. I will do my best in everything. Being a defensive tackle is all about leverage and your technique. That’s why coach (Jay) Hayes is teaching us to use our hands a lot, especially against those big ol’ offensive linemen.
“It takes leverage, size, strength and you need a little bit of speed. Mostly, you’ve got to know your plays, get in the playbook and know what you’ve got to do.
“If I can make the roster, it will help put Central State back on the map. It’s a great experience. Hopefully, I will open a lot of doors for other Marauders that are up and coming.”
BENGALS SIGN THREE TRYOUT PLAYERS
The Bengals today signed three players who participated on a tryout basis in this weekend’s rookie minicamp.
Joining the roster as college free agents are:
NAME, POSITION, HEIGHT, WEIGHT, COLLEGE; HOMETOWN
• Darius Hill, TE, 6-7, 247, Ball State; Blue Springs, Mo.
• Pernell Phillips, DT, 6-0, 311, Central State (OH); Cincinnati (Taft HS)
• James Smith, LS, 6-2, 244, Florida; Gainesville, Fla.
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