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John Phillips

TE

John Phillips came into the league as a 6th-round selection (208th overall) in 2009, drafted out of Virginia. He last played in 2018 with ARI, a career spanning 10 NFL seasons. Hands is his calling card, grading in the 97th percentile among his peers. Across 9 NFL seasons, he has totaled 58 catches for 428 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Size

6'5", 251#

College

Virginia

Draft

Rd 6, 208th overall (2009)

Seasons

2009–2018

2011 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
42.1

28th percentile among TEs · limited sample

12 games · 18 targets

Role×0.14-0.79
Hands×0.1-0.94
Volume×0.12-0.38
Total EPA×0.22-0.25
EPA/target×0.3-0.10
Yards/target×0.12-0.65

2011 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed31▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst34▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agility77▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).

Size53▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands97▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat2▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability86▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share25▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share1▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency44▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume56▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2018ARI48.12338
2017NO461
2016NO38.5910721
2015LAC51.7910691
2014LAC44.29111
2013LAC38.79430
2012DAL45.3118551
2011DAL42.112151011
2009DAL459762

Career profile

Across 9 NFL seasons on file, John Phillips has played in 71 regular-season games, playing for 4 teams: DAL (2009–2012), LAC (2013–2015), NO (2016–2017), ARI (2018).

As a receiver he has caught 58 passes for 428 yards and 5 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2011 with DAL: 101 yards and 1 touchdown in 12 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2011 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home6
6
1.0/g
36
6/g
1
Away6
9
1.5/g
65
11/g
0
In division3
2
0.7/g
21
7/g
1
Out of division9
13
1.4/g
80
9/g
0
In wins6
4
0.7/g
33
6/g
0
In losses6
11
1.8/g
68
11/g
1
On grass4
6
1.5/g
39
10/g
0
On turf8
9
1.1/g
62
8/g
1
Indoors7
10
1.4/g
58
8/g
1
Outdoors5
5
1.0/g
43
9/g
0

2011 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1NYJ2 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD51.4
Week 2SF1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD45.1
Week 4DET3 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD36.6
Week 6NE1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD54.8
Week 7LAR—42.8
Week 9SEA—40.2
Week 11WAS1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD46.2
Week 12MIA2 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD41.1
Week 13ARI4 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD36.3
Week 14NYG1 rec, 12 yds, 1 TD56.7
Week 15TB—42.8
Week 16PHI—42.6

John Phillips — common questions

What position does John Phillips play?
John Phillips is listed as a TE.
Which teams has John Phillips played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), John Phillips has played for DAL (2009–2012), LAC (2013–2015), NO (2016–2017), ARI (2018).
Where did John Phillips go to college?
John Phillips played college football at Virginia.
When was John Phillips drafted?
John Phillips was selected in round 6, 208th overall, of the 2009 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has John Phillips scored?
John Phillips has 5 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (5 receiving).
What is John Phillips's ScoutIndex Rating?
John Phillips rated 48.1 for 2018, the 55th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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