Jaelan Phillips

Miami Dolphins 18th pick

LB ·

Miami · 2021–2025

Games

122

Solo Tackles

Sacks

Interceptions

Jaelan Phillips is a linebacker out of Miami, selected by the Miami Dolphins with the 18th overall pick (round 1) in the 2021 NFL Draft. He has played 65 regular-season games since 2021, with the Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles and Carolina Panthers.

Draft Details

Year

2021

Round

Round 1

Pick

18th overall

Team

Miami Dolphins

Position

College

Miami

Jaelan Phillips Career Stats

Primary starter for 2 seasons.
Ranks 6th in the 2021 draft class in sacks (30).
Active in the 2026 season — stats update weekly.

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2021	MIA	16	20	19	8	8.5	16	0	1	0
2022	MIA	17	34	24	7	7	25	0	2	1
2023	MIA	8	23	15	7	6.5	11	1	2	0
2024	MIA	3	2	4	1	1	2	0	2	0
2025	PHI	17	27	24	7	5	14	0	4	1
2026	CAR	3	3	4	2	2	4	0	0	0
Career		64	109	90	32	30	72	1	11	2

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

6-5

Weight

260 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.56s

Bench Press

21 reps

Vertical Jump

36"

Broad Jump

125"

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