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Philip Wheeler

OLB

Drafted 93rd overall in the 3rd round of the 2008 draft, Philip Wheeler arrived from Georgia Tech. His most recent season came in 2016 with ATL, capping a 9-season NFL career. His 43.9 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the DEF average, in the 40th percentile.

Size

6'2", 245#

College

Georgia Tech

Draft

Rd 3, 93rd overall (2008)

Seasons

2008–2016

2016 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
43.9

40th percentile among DEFs

13 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.53
Pass rush×0.3-0.29
Ball skills×0.25-0.70
Run defense×0.2+0.02
Availability×0.1+0.65

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2016ATL43.913
2015ATL50.46
2014MIA43.815
2013MIA56.116
2012LV63.716
2011IND52.113
2010IND42.816
2009IND48.913
2008IND33.49

Career profile

Philip Wheeler has appeared in 117 regular-season games across 9 NFL seasons on file, playing for 4 teams: IND (2008–2011), LV (2012), MIA (2013–2014), ATL (2015–2016).

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2012: a 63.7, in the 81st percentile among DEFs that year.

2016 splits

regular season

2016 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonSEA——
PostseasonNE——
Week 1TB—39.7
Week 2LV—39.1
Week 3NO—39.8
Week 4CAR—40.3
Week 5DEN—40.8
Week 6SEA—39.7
Week 7LAC—60.9
Week 9TB—40.1
Week 10PHI—58.9
Week 13KC—60.5
Week 14LAR—39.6
Week 15SF—39.6
Week 16CAR—40

Philip Wheeler — common questions

What position does Philip Wheeler play?
Philip Wheeler is listed as an OLB.
Which teams has Philip Wheeler played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Philip Wheeler has played for IND (2008–2011), LV (2012), MIA (2013–2014), ATL (2015–2016).
Where did Philip Wheeler go to college?
Philip Wheeler played college football at Georgia Tech.
When was Philip Wheeler drafted?
Philip Wheeler was selected in round 3, 93rd overall, of the 2008 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Philip Wheeler scored?
Philip Wheeler has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Philip Wheeler's ScoutIndex Rating?
Philip Wheeler rated 43.9 for 2016, the 40th percentile among DEFs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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