John Phillips was drafted No. 208 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Virginia. 120 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 2 career approximate value
2009 NFL Draft · Rd 6, Pick 35 · #208 overall
John Phillips Virginia Draft
John Phillips was drafted No. 208 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Virginia. 120 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 2 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #208
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 2009
- NFL games
- 120
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 266th at Virginia
The pick
How John Phillips came off the board in 2009.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Virginia
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 251 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 154 prospect58.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
120 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 2 career approximate value
- Games played
- 120
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 266th among Virginia picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2100% of career value
- Final season
- 20189 years after the draft
Around pick 208
Who came off the board on either side of John Phillips.
Stephen F. Austin
Kentucky
Abilene Christian
Georgia Tech
Virginia in the 2009 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Virginia
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
John Phillips in the 2009 NFL Draft
John Phillips is a Tight end out of Virginia selected No. 208 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2009 NFL Draft. 120 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 2 career approximate value Virginia has produced 104 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 John Phillips drafted?
John Phillips was selected No. 208 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2009 NFL Draft (Rd 6, Pick 35). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/john-phillips.
What college did John Phillips play for?
John Phillips played college football at Virginia in the ACC. See every Virginia draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/virginia-cavaliers.
How did John Phillips's NFL career turn out?
120 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/john-phillips.