Jaelan Phillips Fantasy

The Miami Dolphins signed first-round linebacker Jaelan Phillips to his four-year rookie deal on Wednesday. Phillips was taken with the 18th overall selection in this year's NFL draft out of the University of Miami. In his first full season in 2020, he earned All-American honors while racking up 45 tackles, eight sacks, one interception and four passes defensed. Listed as a defensive end in college, Phillips will be used as a linebacker to generate pressure off the edge in Miami. The 22-year-old has some injury concerns, but if he can stay healthy, he could wind up being one of the most talented edge rushers of his draft class. He can win with either finesse or straight power, and Phillips could be on the IDP radar sooner than later.

Jun. 9th • 4:57 PM

The Miami Dolphins selected University of Miami edge rusher Jaelan Phillips with the No. 18 overall pick in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft on Thursday night. If Phillips can just avoid injuries, this could be a home run pick for the Dolphins defense. The pass-rusher won't overwhelm offensive linemen with his pure overall strength, but he has the swim moves and hands to do plenty of damage in opposing backfields. Phillips is a much better pass-rusher than he is in run defense. Head injuries in college made him consider retirement at an early age, so hopefully he can avoid concussions in the NFL. Phillips has an incredibly high ceiling if he stays healthy, and we could see double-digit sacks in just his rookie season.

Apr. 29th • 10:36 PM