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Indiana Safety Phillip Dunnam Enters Transfer Portal

Originally posted on Indiana Hoosiers on SI
By Jack Ankony | Last updated Nov 28, 2023 4:17 PM ET

Indiana safety Phillip Dunnam plans to enter the transfer portal, according a report by On3 on Monday night.

Indiana DB Phillip Dunnam III plans to enter transfer portal with two years of eligibility remaining, source tells @On3sports.

The sophomore had 53 total tackles and three interceptions this season. Former four-star out of North Miami Beach Senior. https://t.co/AFja8mSeJc pic.twitter.com/P8gIiHdkX5
— Pete Nakos (@PeteNakos_) November 28, 2023

Dunnam made an immediate impact in Bloomington after committing to former head coach Tom Allen in the class of 2022. Out of Miami, Florida, Dunnam was ranked as a four-star recruit and the nation's No. 37 safety by 247 Sports, and picked the Hoosiers over offers from Florida State, Syracuse and others.

Dunnam played in all 12 games as a true freshman, seeing time on special teams and as a backup safety. His role expanded in 2023, starting all 12 games at safety. He made 53 tackles, six pass breakups and three interceptions.

Among Hoosiers, he tied fellow safety Louis Moore for the team lead in interceptions. According to PFF, Dunnam received the third-best pass coverage grade on the team and fourth-best defensive grade.

With two years of remaining eligibility, Dunnam has the makeup of a player Indiana's new staff could hope to retain and one that other Power 5 programs will pursue.

This article first appeared on Indiana Hoosiers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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