When I heard that the Miami Dolphins drafted University of Oklahoma defensive tackle Jordan Phillips with the 52nd overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, I did a back flip. I didn’t actually do a back-flip because even though I am a 5’11 and reasonably athletic and in shape (stop laughing if you know me), I would probably be typing this report from a hospital bed if I attempted. I bring this up because Phillips, a 6’5 and 350 pound man, is so athletic he can do a back-flip.
Of course, the Dolphins did not draft Phillips because of his gymnastic prowess, but because he has the potential to be a beast in the middle of the defense for many years.