Jaelan Phillips was drafted No. 18 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Miami. 63 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value
2021 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 18 · #18 overall
Jaelan Phillips Miami Draft
Jaelan Phillips was drafted No. 18 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Miami. 63 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #18
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2021
- NFL games
- 63
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 2374th at Miami
The pick
How Jaelan Phillips came off the board in 2021.
- Position
- Defensive lineman DL
- College
-
Miami
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'6" · 260 lbs
- Hometown
- Redlands, CA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 21 prospect90.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
63 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value
- Games played
- 63
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 2374th among Miami picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1983% of career value
- Final season
- 20254 years after the draft
Around pick 18
Who came off the board on either side of Jaelan Phillips.
Tulsa
Alabama
Kentucky
Florida
Miami in the 2021 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DL picks from Miami
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jaelan Phillips in the 2021 NFL Draft
Jaelan Phillips is a Defensive lineman out of Miami selected No. 18 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2021 NFL Draft. 63 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value Miami has produced 265 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 Jaelan Phillips drafted?
Jaelan Phillips was selected No. 18 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2021 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 18). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2021/jaelan-phillips.
What college did Jaelan Phillips play for?
Jaelan Phillips played college football at Miami in the ACC. See every Miami draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/miami-hurricanes.
How did Jaelan Phillips's NFL career turn out?
63 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2021/jaelan-phillips.