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Jaelan Phillips declaring for NFL Draft, signing with agent gives young DEs experience

Oct 10, 2020; Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports

The decision by defensive end Jaelan Phillips to enter the NFL Draft will give the young edge rushers for the Miami football team a chance to gain experience in the Hurricanes bowl game.

The Miami football team lost its best defensive player when Matt Zenitz of AL.Com reported late on Friday night that defensive end Jaelan Phillips will enter the 2021 NFL Draft. Losing Phillips for the bowl game is a significant loss for Miami in their bowl game, but the Hurricanes’ young edge rushers can gain experience.