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Phillip Merling

DE

Drafted 32nd overall in the 2nd round of the 2008 draft, Phillip Merling arrived from Clemson. His most recent season came in 2013 with WAS, capping a 6-season NFL career. His 46.5 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the DEF average, in the 48th percentile.

Size

6'5", 315#

College

Clemson

Draft

Rd 2, 32nd overall (2008)

Seasons

2008–2013

2013 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
31.6

6th percentile among DEFs · limited sample

2 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.55
Pass rush×0.3-0.71
Ball skills×0.25-0.68
Run defense×0.2-0.97
Availability×0.1-1.61

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2013WAS31.62
2012GB30.92
2011MIA36.16
2010MIA41.32
2009MIA46.514
2008MIA54.314

Career profile

Phillip Merling has appeared in 40 regular-season games across 6 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: MIA (2008–2011), GB (2012), WAS (2013).

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2008: a 54.3, in the 63rd percentile among DEFs that year.

2013 splits

regular season

2013 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2GB—39.7
Week 3DET—39.2

Phillip Merling — common questions

What position does Phillip Merling play?
Phillip Merling is listed as a DE.
Which teams has Phillip Merling played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Phillip Merling has played for MIA (2008–2011), GB (2012), WAS (2013).
Where did Phillip Merling go to college?
Phillip Merling played college football at Clemson.
When was Phillip Merling drafted?
Phillip Merling was selected in round 2, 32nd overall, of the 2008 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Phillip Merling scored?
Phillip Merling has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Phillip Merling's ScoutIndex Rating?
Phillip Merling rated 31.6 for 2013, the 6th percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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