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Jaelan Phillips Is NFL Draft's Biggest Boom-or-Bust Defensive Player

In a world divided by pretty much any topic, it's possible for a person to be two things at once.

The thought of Miami's Jaelan Phillips being the best available defensive prospect for the 2021 NFL draft while simultaneously understanding he will be off some boards altogether should be acknowledged.

Even in an atypical offseason with no NFL Scouting Combine or predraft visits, medical evaluations remain the most important aspect of the scouting process, though they've been more difficult to obtain.

Whoever drafts Phillips must be comfortable with the medical red flags throughout his collegiate career and not let one exceptional season with the Hurricanes become the driving force behind his selection.