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Jets' rookie Kyle Phillips beats the odds, just like trailblazing mother

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- The best untold story on the New York Jets is that of a former five-star defensive lineman who had as many shoulder surgeries as sacks in his first three collegiate seasons; who experienced the shame of being labeled an underachiever before he was healthy enough to start achieving; and who approached the 2019 NFL draft with such low expectations that he passed up the chance to enjoy the festivities in his hometown, Nashville, Tennessee, which hosted the event. He decided to get out of town.