Philip Wheeler was drafted No. 93 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Georgia Tech. 133 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
2008 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 30 · #93 overall
Philip Wheeler Georgia Tech Draft
Philip Wheeler was drafted No. 93 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Georgia Tech. 133 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #93
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2008
- NFL games
- 133
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 2919th at Georgia Tech
The pick
How Philip Wheeler came off the board in 2008.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Georgia Tech
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 248 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 115 prospect66.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
133 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
- Games played
- 133
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2919th among Georgia Tech picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1034% of career value
- Final season
- 20168 years after the draft
Around pick 93
Who came off the board on either side of Philip Wheeler.
Texas
Purdue · 1× Pro Bowl
San Diego State
Michigan
Georgia Tech in the 2008 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Georgia Tech
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Georgia Tech · 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#12
Keith Brooking
LB · ATL · 1998
Georgia Tech · 5× Pro Bowl
#39
Daryl Smith
LB · JAX · 2004
Georgia Tech
#201
Al Richardson
LB · ATL · 1980
Georgia Tech
#50
Jeremiah Attaochu
LB · LAC · 2014
Georgia Tech
#93
Keyaron Fox
LB · KC · 2004
Georgia Tech
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Philip Wheeler in the 2008 NFL Draft
Philip Wheeler is a Linebacker out of Georgia Tech selected No. 93 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2008 NFL Draft. 133 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value Georgia Tech has produced 89 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 Philip Wheeler drafted?
Philip Wheeler was selected No. 93 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 30). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/philip-wheeler.
What college did Philip Wheeler play for?
Philip Wheeler played college football at Georgia Tech in the ACC. See every Georgia Tech draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/georgia-tech-yellow-jackets.
How did Philip Wheeler's NFL career turn out?
133 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/philip-wheeler.