Jordan Phillips, the former Maryland defensive tackle, recorded his first sack as a professional in the Miami Dolphins' 24-17 win over the Detroit Lions in their second preseason game on Saturday afternoon at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan.
The Miami Dolphins overhauled their defensive line room through the 2025 NFL draft, and the preseason game against the Chicago Bears was the first opportunity
During the NFL preseason, former Maryland Terrapins defensive tackle Jordan Phillips made a standout play for the Miami Dolphins. In a thrilling matchup against the Chicago Bears, Phillips showcased his tenacity by breaking through a double team to stop running back Kyle Monangai right at the goal line.
The Miami Dolphins made a serious investment this offseason in their defensive line, looking to improve their run defense while bolstering the pass rush. That investment includes three defensive tackles picked in April's draft: Kenneth Grant (13th overall), Jordan Phillips (143rd overall), and Zeek Biggers (253rd overall).
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After spending three seasons in college, Maryland football DT Jordan Phillips took his chances and entered the 2025 NFL Draft. He might have fallen a little further than anticipated, but Phillips' NFL dreams became a reality when the Miami Dolphins took him with a fifth-round pick.
The Miami Dolphins kicked things off in the first round when they took Michigan football DT Kenneth Grant with the 13th pick. But the Dolphins really fortified their interior line in the fifth round when they took Maryland interior lineman Jordan Phillips.
With the 143rd pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Maryland DT Jordan Phillips went to the Miami Dolphins in the fifth round. This past season, Phillips recorded 29 tackles and one tackle for loss.
On Saturday, the Miami Dolphins looked to College Park in an effort to boost their defensive unit - with both selections coming in the 5th round. Jordan Phillips was the first Terrapin to come off the board on Saturday, as the Dolphins selected the standout defensive lineman with the No.
Maryland football standout defensive tackle Jordan Phillips was dominant at the NFL Combine this week. When it comes to the bench press, not many were better than the Terrapin.
On Monday, Maryland defensive lineman standout Jordan Phillips was recognized as one of the standout players from the East-West Shrine Bowl. The 6-3, 320 pound defender looked impressive throughout the bowl prep and certainly received plenty of attention from NFL scouts.
Height: 6012 (verified) Weight: 318lbs (verified) Year: Redshirt Sophomore Pro Comparison: Alim McNeill Maryland Terrapins defensive tackle Jordan Phillips projects as an athletic starting nose tackle at the NFL level.