The Champaign Room · Apr 27, 2017
2017 NFL Draft Profile: DE/OLB Carroll Phillips is coming for your quarterback
Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY SportsCarroll Phillips played at Illinois for two seasons after transferring from Copiah-Lincoln Community College. Paired with fellow rushman Dawuane Smoot, they made one of the best pass-rushing pairings in the Big Ten. Smoot is a more well-rounded player, but Phillips’ ability to put pressure on the quarterback and create disruption in the backfield gives him value for NFL teams.
Height/Weight: 6-foot-3, 242 lbs.
Projected NFL position: 3-4 outside linebacker
Carroll Phillips Career Stats