Jason Phillips was drafted No. 253 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1989 NFL Draft out of Houston. 58 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #253
- Round
- 10
- Draft class
- 1989
- NFL games
- 58
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 542nd at Houston
The pick
How Jason Phillips came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Houston
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
58 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value
- Games played
- 58
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 542nd among Houston picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 480% of career value
- Final season
- 19934 years after the draft
Around pick 253
Who came off the board on either side of Jason Phillips.
LSU
Miami
Texas State
Holy Cross
Houston in the 1989 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Houston
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named Jason Phillips
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
TCU
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jason Phillips in the 1989 NFL Draft
Jason Phillips is a Wide receiver out of Houston selected No. 253 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1989 NFL Draft. 58 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value Houston has produced 83 NFL draft picks since 1980.
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 Jason Phillips drafted?
Jason Phillips was selected No. 253 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/jason-phillips.
What college did Jason Phillips play for?
Jason Phillips played college football at Houston in the Big 12. See every Houston draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/houston-cougars.
How did Jason Phillips's NFL career turn out?
58 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/jason-phillips.