Irvin Phillips was drafted No. 77 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Arkansas Tech. 20 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #77
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 20
The pick
How Irvin Phillips came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
20 regular-season games
- Games played
- 20
- Final season
- 19832 years after the draft
Around pick 77
Who came off the board on either side of Irvin Phillips.
Oklahoma State
Texas A&M
Maryland · 1× Pro Bowl
Morgan State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Irvin Phillips in the 1981 NFL Draft
Irvin Phillips is a Defensive back out of Arkansas Tech selected No. 77 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1981 NFL Draft. 20 regular-season games Arkansas Tech has produced 1 NFL draft picks since 1981.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Irvin Phillips drafted?
Irvin Phillips was selected No. 77 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/irvin-phillips.
What college did Irvin Phillips play for?
Irvin Phillips played college football at Arkansas Tech in the Great American. See every Arkansas Tech draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/arkansas-tech-wonder-boys.
How did Irvin Phillips's NFL career turn out?
20 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/irvin-phillips.