Amid a breakout redshirt junior season with the Miami Hurricanes that followed several injuries, momentary retirement and a transfer from UCLA, defensive end Jaealan Phillips has declared for the NFL draft, according to a report from al.com.
Phillips’ draft stock has skyrocketed this season. Not even on the radar as a draft prospect entering 2020, he has led the Hurricanes with eight sacks in 10 games. He has 45 tackles, 15 1/2 for loss, and an interception.
On Thursday, ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. tabbed Phillips as the draft’s top defensive end and No.