Phillip Livas

Phillip Anthony Livas (born April 24, 1989) is a former American football wide receiver. In 2011, he was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2011 before being cut before the start of the regular season, and the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League before being released later in the season. He signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in October 2012, but has since been removed from the roster. He played college football at Louisiana Tech.

Phillip Livas
Position:Wide receiver / Return specialist
Personal information
Born: (1989-04-24) April 24, 1989
Houma, Louisiana
Height:5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight:179 lb (81 kg)
Career information
College:Louisiana Tech
Undrafted:2011
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • Independence Bowl MVP (2008)
  • 2× First–team All–WAC (2008, 2010)
  • 1× Second–team All–WAC (2009)
  • Tied NCAA record for most career TD returns (8)

Early years

Livas played football at South Terrebonne High School in Bourg, Louisiana for four years. He began his high school playing career as a starting safety in his freshmen year, but moved to the starting running back position for the remaining three years in high school. Livas was also the starting kick returner for South Terrebonne during his four years with the school. He received numerous individual awards including All-District honors (four times at kick returner and three times at running back), and first team All-State honors (once at kick returner and once at running back). Livas was the District 6-5A Offensive Player of the Year and the Houma Courier all-Regional MVP during both his junior and senior years. He ended his high school career in 2007 by helping to lead South Terrebonne High to the District 6-5A Title.

While at South Terrebonne High, Phillip Livas also played on the school's basketball team for three years and competed on the track and field team in the 100-meters race and for the 4x100-meter relay team. In his junior year, Livas's 4x100-meter relay team won the district and regional titles.

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight 40‡ Commit date
Phillip Livas
RB		 Houma, Louisiana South Terrebonne HS 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 162 lb (73 kg) 4.33 Jan 29, 2007 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals:   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 73
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 80 (WR); 99 (school)   Rivals: 34 (Louisiana); 89 (school)
  • ‡ Refers to 40 yard dash
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "2007 Louisiana Tech Football Commitment List". Rivals.com. Retrieved August 6, 2013.
  • "2007 La Tech College Football Team Recruiting Prospects". Scout.com. Retrieved August 6, 2013.
  • "Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Football: 2007 Player Commits". ESPN.com. Retrieved August 6, 2013.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved August 6, 2013.
  • "2007 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved August 6, 2013.

    College career

    After graduating in 2007, Livas attended Louisiana Tech University. Livas tied the NCAA record for most career touchdown returns with eight.

    Professional career
    Pre-draft measurables
    HeightWeight40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
    5 ft 7 in
    (1.70 m)    		 179 lb
    (81 kg)    		 4.43 s1.46 s2.54 s4.09 s6.90 s33.5 in
    (0.85 m)    		9 ft 6 in
    (2.90 m)    		12 reps
    Values were taken at Louisiana Tech Pro Day.[1]

    Miami Dolphins
    Livas with the Dolphins in 2011.

    Livas signed as an undrafted free agent with the Miami Dolphins on July 26, 2011. In the Dolphins' first preseason game of the 2011 season, Livas handled the kickoff returns and punt returns for the team in the second half. Phillip Livas returned three kickoffs for a combined 84 yards and three punts for a combined 90 yards. Livas returned a punt 75 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter to help the Dolphins defeat the Atlanta Falcons 28–23.[2] After handling most of the Dolphins' kickoff and punt return duties for the remainder of the preseason, Livas was cut by the Miami Dolphins on September 3, 2011.[3]

    Omaha Nighthawks

    On September 6, 2011, Livas was signed by the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League.[4]

    Saskatchewan Roughriders

    On October 3, 2012, Livas was signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League and placed on its Practice Roster.

    Edmonton Eskimos

    Livas was added to the Eskimos practice roster on July 2, 2013. He was released on July 12.

    References
    1. "Phillip Livas". NFL Draft Scout. Retrieved August 6, 2013.
    2. "Miami Dolphins vs. Atlanta Falcons - Recap". ESPN.com. August 12, 2011. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
    3. Salguero, Armando (September 3, 2011). "Phillip Livas also cut, new PR might be old returner". The Miami Herald. Retrieved 6 September 2011.
    4. Pivovar, Steven (September 6, 2011). "Nighthawk QBs shine in team's latest scrimmage". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved 10 September 2011.
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