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Outside Linebacker | Senior | Georgia Tech 
Philip Wheeler
Height: 6-17/8 | Weight: 248 | 40-Time: 4.67

Official Bio

 		Strengths:
A great athlete...Excellent timed speed...Good quickness with a burst to close...A very good pass rusher and blitzer...Has sideline-to-sideline range...Big hitter and solid tackler...Terrific instincts...Extremely active...Does okay when dropping into a zone...Smart...Good leader...Versatile...Real productive...Durable and experienced.

Weaknesses:
Undersized and doesn't have the size or bulk that you look for...Too aggressive at times...Has some trouble getting off blocks...Not stout at the point...Questionable man coverage skills...Lacks fluid hips...Displays poor hand use...Must get stronger.

Notes:
A three-year starter in the ACC...Began his career as a defensive end...Played the middle in college but many are projecting him to the weakside at the next level...A talented playmaking linebacker with solid physical tools and a well-rounded game.
Career Statistics
Year GP TKL TFL SACK PBU INT
2003 12 6 0.0 0.0 0 0
2004 DNP - - - - -
2005 12 64 11.5 4.0 4 4
2006 14 89 14.5 9.0 5 0
2007 13 88 8.5 5.5 5 0
Totals 51 247 34.5 18.5 14 4
 

   
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