Get to Know Christian Community College of California Football Commit, Tyeir Turner-Phillips

Photo courtesy of B Nic Productions.

Name: Tyeir Turner-Phillips

Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

High School: Carrick High School

Sport: Football

Positions: Defensive End and Long Snapper

Commitment: To play football at the Christian Community College of California (CCC). CCC is a private, junior college located in Redlands, California. CCC competes in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) in Division I. The Saints is the official mascot of the institution

Why He Chose CCC: “I chose CCC because when I was looking for colleges to play for, they got back to me and gave me an opportunity. I found them from my recruiting coordinator and my high school line coach, Coach B Nic.”

Intended Major and Future Plans: He’s deciding between business and exercise science. His goal is to play football for an NAIA or NCAA program after he wraps up his career at the junior college level and earn his bachelor’s degree.

What He Will Miss Most About Pennsylvania: “I’ll miss my friends, family, and the city I’ve grown up in.”

Proudest Football Moment: Being awarded Comeback Player of the Year at Carrick.