Philord picked up where he left of in 2022 as one the on the nation?s top return men. In the opening game of the 2023 season, the product of Miramar, Florida, to the opening kick 28 yards. He finished the game with three kick returns for 48 yards. However, the Seahawks defensive back?s biggest contribution of the night was a 58-yard punt return for a touchdown to give Keiser a 14-7 lead with 7:59 left in the third. The punt return for a touchdown was the first of his Keiser career on only the fourth return attempt as a Seahawk. The 58-yard return was the third longest in Keiser history. Philord also recorded three tackles and a fumble recovery versus Mississippi College.