Phillipie Motley

Photo by: Pete Madia/Pitt Athletics

Photo by: Jeffrey Gamza/Pitt Athletics

Position:
DB
Class:
Redshirt Freshman
Height:
5-10
Weight:
180
Hometown:
Columbus, OH
High School:
Hilliard Davidson

2018: Played in 13 games, starting nine at corner…totaled 10 tackles, five pass breakups and an interception…notched his first career interception in Pitt’s 24-19 win over Georgia Tech, picking the ball off at the goal line and returning it 20 yards to turn back a Yellow Jackets threat…had a season-high two PBUs at UCF…twice had a season-high two tackles (Georgia Tech and North Carolina).

2017: Played in five games, making two starts at corner…made consecutive starts against Virginia and North Carolina…totaled four tackles and a pass breakup on the year…twice had a season-high two stops (Virginia and North Carolina)…lone PBU came in the Virginia game.

2016: Played in nine games, making two starts at cornerback…starting assignments came in consecutive contests against Virginia and Virginia Tech…missed the final four regular-season contests due to an injury sustained in the Virginia Tech game…totaled nine tackles and two PBUs on the season…had a career-high six stops with a PBU at Virginia.

2015: Played in all 13 games, serving on special teams and as a reserve cornerback to letter in his first active season…totaled four tackles on the year, including a season-high two stops against Miami.

2014: Redshirted as a true freshman.

HIGH SCHOOL: Speedy cornerback prospect who was also a big-play performer on offense for Hilliard Davidson...two-year starter at corner...played slot back and wide receiver on offense...first team All-Ohio Capital Conference Central Division...helped team to a 13-1 record and the semifinals of the Ohio Division I (largest classification) state playoffs...averaged 10.3 yards per rush, compiling 781 yards and nine touchdowns on 76 carries...averaged an incredible 27.6 yards per catch (nine receptions for 248 yards and four touchdowns)...in a 20-7 playoff victory over Pickerington North, had 130 receiving yards on just two catches (65.0 avg.) with both going for TDs (covering 50 and 80 yards)...on the season, scored 13 total TDs for 78 points...selected to play in the Ohio High School Football Coaches Association (OHSFCA) North-South Classic...rated one of the top 60 overall prospects in Ohio by Scout and 247Sports...played under Coach Brian White...set track school records in the 100 meters (10.63) and 200 meters (21.67).

PERSONAL: Phillipie (pronounced phil-leap-pe) Roland Motley, born 12/15/95, is the son of Phillipie and Gloria Motley...has two sisters...earned his bachelor's degree in finance.