Story byCharlie Strella, Buffaloes WireFri, December 12, 2025 at 11:15 PM UTC·1 min readColorado football is set to lose a key member of its front-office infrastructure, as Memphis is expected to hire the Buffaloes' director of player personnel, Corey Phillips, as its new general manager, according to a report from CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz. The move marks a significant addition for Memphis' new coaching staff under head coach Charles Huff. Phillips, a Nashville native, was instrumental in Colorado's roster construction during Deion Sanders' first three years as head coach. He played a significant role in recruiting multiple top-30 classes and several five-star talents, including Jordan Seaton, Julian Lewis and Cormani McClain. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBefore arriving in Boulder, Phillips served as associate director of player personnel at LSU, where he demonstrated his recruiting prowess in the SEC.