Jaelan Phillips Carolina Panthers · #5
Jaelan Phillips is a Linebacker for the Carolina Panthers, drafted 18th overall, 2021. In 2026 he recorded 8 tackles, 2 sacks.
Jaelan Phillips — the report card
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Where Jaelan Phillips stands
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Jaelan Phillips — every number, three levels deep
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How the model sees Jaelan Phillips
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Jaelan Phillips career stats, season by season
| Season | G | Tkl | Sack | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 17 | 42 | 8.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 17 | 61 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2023 | 8 | 43 | 6.5 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 | 9 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 in progress · 4 games | 4 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 59 | 185 | 28.0 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
The Lab
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Are the Carolina Panthers built to win?
Team projection rolled up from the roster + last-season baselines — and what it means for his role.
The Ballad of Jaelan Phillips
Birth to now — the making of a legend, narrated and scored.
The beginning
Jaelan Phillips is a Linebacker for the Carolina Panthers, in his 6th NFL season.
Turning pro
Drafted 18th overall, 2021 as a Linebacker.
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Jaelan Phillips is a Carolina Panthers linebacker, drafted 18th overall, 2021.
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Across 6 seasons (2021–2026) he has recorded 185 tackles, 28 sacks and 1 interception.
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Most recently he posted 8 tackles, 2 sacks and 0 interceptions in 2026.
Off the field
- Height
- 6' 5"
- Weight
- 266 lbs
- Draft
- 18th overall, 2021
- Born
- Redlands, CA
- Age
- 27
- Jersey
- #5
Jaelan Phillips is from Redlands, CA and is 27 years old. He was drafted 18th overall, 2021 and plays linebacker at 6' 5", 266 lbs.
Over 6 seasons (2021–2026) he has recorded 185 tackles, 28 sacks and 1 interceptions. Phillips is currently on the Carolina Panthers roster.
Jaelan Phillips is a role and rotational linebacker who has piled up 185 tackles with 28 sacks and 1 interceptions across 6 seasons (2021–2026).
Jaelan Phillips — frequently asked
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