Shaun Phillips was drafted No. 98 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Purdue. 168 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value

2004 NFL Draft · Rd 4, Pick 2 · #98 overall

Shaun Phillips Purdue Draft

Shaun Phillips was drafted No. 98 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Purdue. 168 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value

1× Pro Bowl

Overall pick
#98
Round
4
Draft class
2004
NFL games
168
Years as starter
8
Career AV
549th at Purdue
Pro Bowls
1

The pick

How Shaun Phillips came off the board in 2004.

Drafted by

San Diego Chargers

Rd 4, Pick 2 · #98 overall · AFC West

Full 2004 draft class (255 picks)
Position
Defensive end DE
Measurables
6'3" · 253 lbs
Pre-draft board
No. 96 prospect73.0 grade
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

168 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value

Games played
168
Seasons as a starter
8
Career approximate value
549th among Purdue picks
AV with the drafting club
4889% of career value
Final season
201410 years after the draft
Accolades
1× Pro Bowl

Around pick 98

Who came off the board on either side of Shaun Phillips.

Purdue in the 2004 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

Other DE picks from Purdue

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Shaun Phillips in the 2004 NFL Draft

Shaun Phillips is a Defensive end out of Purdue selected No. 98 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2004 NFL Draft. 168 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value Purdue has produced 100 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 Shaun Phillips drafted?

Shaun Phillips was selected No. 98 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2004 NFL Draft (Rd 4, Pick 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/shaun-phillips.

What college did Shaun Phillips play for?

Shaun Phillips played college football at Purdue in the Big Ten. See every Purdue draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/purdue-boilermakers.

How did Shaun Phillips's NFL career turn out?

168 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/shaun-phillips.