MIA • DT • #98
Celebrated by both NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein and The Athletic’s Dane Brugler for his leadership, work ethic, twitchy athleticism and promising yet raw talent, Phillips makes for an intriguing nose tackle prospect. At 6’2/312, the 20-year-old Phillips has a natural advantage in the battle for pad-level against taller offensive linemen. Through three college seasons, he missed just two tackle attempts while collecting 44 solo tackles and 11 TFLs. Phillips’ raw pass-rushing skills helped him tally 26 career quarterback pressures and a respectable 11.0 percent pass-rush win rate in his final season, but he failed to record a single sack. Should a capable defensive line coach help Phillips harness his skills, Phillips can become an effective three-down player.
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April 26, 2025 6:14 PM
