Darius Phillips was drafted No. 170 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Western Michigan. 56 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
2018 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 33 · #170 overall
Darius Phillips Western Michigan Draft
Darius Phillips was drafted No. 170 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Western Michigan. 56 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #170
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2018
- NFL games
- 56
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 715th at Western Michigan
The pick
How Darius Phillips came off the board in 2018.
- Position
- Cornerback CB
- Measurables
- 5'10" · 193 lbs
- Hometown
- Detroit, MI
- Pre-draft board
- No. 166 prospect59.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
56 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
- Games played
- 56
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 715th among Western Michigan picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 7100% of career value
- Final season
- 20224 years after the draft
Around pick 170
Who came off the board on either side of Darius Phillips.
Ohio State
Ole Miss
Western Kentucky
Alabama
Western Michigan in the 2018 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other CB picks from Western Michigan
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Darius Phillips in the 2018 NFL Draft
Darius Phillips is a Cornerback out of Western Michigan selected No. 170 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2018 NFL Draft. 56 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value Western Michigan has produced 30 NFL draft picks since 1982.
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 Darius Phillips drafted?
Darius Phillips was selected No. 170 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2018 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 33). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/darius-phillips.
What college did Darius Phillips play for?
Darius Phillips played college football at Western Michigan in the Mid-American. See every Western Michigan draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/western-michigan-broncos.
How did Darius Phillips's NFL career turn out?
56 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/darius-phillips.