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Jordan Phillips (born June 30, 2004) is an American professional
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for the
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of the
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(NFL). He played
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for the
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and the
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and was selected by the Dolphins in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL draft.


Early life and high school

Phillips attended Ocoee High School in
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. As a junior he totaled 71 tackles with 14 being for a loss, five sacks, and two forced fumbles in just eight games. Coming out of high school, Phillips was rated as a three-star recruit and committed to play
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for the
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over offers from schools such as Florida, Georgia, Georgia Tech, and Maryland.


College career


Tennessee

As a
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in 2022, Phillips notched one tackle in three games and entered his name into the
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after the season.


Maryland

Phillips transferred to play for the
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. In his first season with the team in 2023 he appeared in 13 games where he made 11 starts, notching 28 tackles with a tackle and a half being for a loss. In 2024, Phillips started all 12 games where he totaled 29 tackles with one being for a loss. After the season, he declared for the 2025 NFL draft. Phillips also accepted an invite to participate in the 2025 East-West Shrine Bowl.


Professional career

Phillips was selected in the fifth round, with the 143rd pick of the 2025 NFL draft by the
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.


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Miami Dolphins bioMaryland Terrapins bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Phillips, Jordan 2004 births Living people Players of American football from Orange County, Florida American football defensive tackles Maryland Terrapins football players Tennessee Volunteers football players Miami Dolphins players