CLEMSON — In 2016, the only thing Georgia eighth-graders feared more than pre-algebra tests was lining up against the undefeated Grayson Middle School football team.
Phil Mafah isn’t here to bounce carries outside or run option routes from the slot. At 6-1, 234 pounds, he’s here to deliver violence. The former Clemson
Phil Mafah showed up to The Star for rookie minicamp with quiet intensity — and a frame that looks like it was carved out of a blueprint new offensive coordinator Klayton Adams has seen before.
Former Clemson running back Phil Mafah admits that some doubt crept into his mind on Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft, as it turned over into the seventh and final round, and he still had yet to hear his name called.
The Dallas Cowboys had three picks in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft. All three are intriguing prospects, including Clemson running back Phil Mafah.
It’s not often that a player selected in the seventh round of the NFL Draft gets the kind of opportunity Clemson Tigers back Phil Mafah received. Mafah was selected No.
When you study Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah, the Dallas Cowboys' 2025 draft picks at running back, one thing becomes very clear: there's dynamic ability in the backfield again.
The Dallas Cowboys selected Clemson running back Phil Mafah in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft. They took him with the No. 239 overall pick. Mafah spent four seasons with the Tigers, getting progressively better with each year on campus.
Phil Mafah has completed his college career and is looking to cut his teeth at the NFL level. Mafah is in a loaded running back class, so he is likely to have a wait at the event.
The Arizona Cardinals hosted a virtual meeting with Clemson Tigers RB Phil Mafah, according to his interview with The Draft Network: "I’ve had a ton of virtual meetings.
The Bucs have hosted several players in Tampa during this draft season as reports of visits continue to come in. This next meeting, however, was slightly different as it was done virtually.
Phil Mafah was a productive power back for Clemson throughout his college career, and his scouting report evaluates if he will be able to have similar success in the NFL.
For former Clemson Tigers football star Phil Mafah, this has been a frustrating offseason. Mafah played with pain for the Tigers as he dealt with a shoulder injury that limited his effectiveness in the latter stages of the season.
Our positional breakdown series with a focus on new talent begins at running back. In this article and video series we break down each position group for the 2025 Clemson Tigers with a focus on new players who could make an impact.
Clemson’s Phil Mafah may not be the flashiest back, but he’s a physical presence in the Tigers' backfield. The 6'1", 234-pound senior running back from Loganville, Georgia, brings power and toughness to every carry.
The Clemson Tigers saw their season come to a close in the first-round of the College Football Playoff against the Texas Longhorns. It was a very strong season for the Tigers in 2024.
Clemson running back Phil Mafah is dealing with a minor shoulder injury, and it’s still an open question as to whether he’ll be at full strength for this week’s first round College Football Playoff game on the road against Texas.
The Clemson Tigers are getting ready for a big showdown against the Texas Longhorns in the first round of the College Football Playoff. It was an amazing ACC Title win for the Tigers, as they were able to defeat the SMU Mustangs in a thriller.
The Clemson Tigers were able to overcome some long odds over the last few weeks and were able to snag a spot in the College Football Playoff after winning the ACC Championship in a matchup against the SMU Mustangs.
Phil Mafah didn’t play much against Pitt in his first meeting against the Panthers, serving as a backup behind former Clemson star Will Shipley, but the second meeting will be much different.
Leading Wake Forest by a score of 35-14 in the middle of the third quarter on Saturday, Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik took the snap from the Demon Deacons' 28-yard line and threw a quick backward pass into the hands of Tigers wide receiver Antonio Williams.
Clemson football running back Phil Mafah may be one of the most overlooked players in the nation. Phil Mafah, who has split time with Will Shipley each of his three seasons with the Clemson Tigers, has returned for his senior season with eyes on asserting himself as one of the best running backs in the nation.
Phil Mafah rushed for a Gator Bowl-record four touchdowns, including the decisive score with 17 seconds left, to help Clemson post a come-from-behind 38-35 victory over Kentucky on Friday at Jacksonville, Fla.