2017 NFL Draft Profile: Illinois OLB Carroll Phillips

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As part of our coverage leading up to the 2017 NFL Draft we will provide profiles of more than 100 prospects, including a scouting report and video interviews with each player.

Carroll Phillips, OLB, Illinois

6'3" | 242 lbs.

2016 stats:

58 tackles, 19 TFL, 9 sacks

Projection:

Fourth-to-fifth round

Scouting Report:

"He's not very big, long or strong and his current pass rush approach won't cut it on the NFL level. However, his flexibility and agility could be viewed as moldable rush traits with the right position coach working the clay. Phillips will need to beef up some, but he didn't look out of place when asked to play in space at the Senior Bowl. Phillips has NFL backup talent but could work his way into playing time if he makes the necessary improvements as a rusher." — Lance Zierlein, NFL.com

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