From now until the 2025 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top 10 picks, down to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Maryland DT Jordan Phillips.
#8 JORDAN PHILLIPS/DT MARYLAND – 6012, 318 POUNDS. (RS SOPHOMORE)
MEASUREMENTS:
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Jordan Phillips | 6012/318 | 9 3/8 | 32 1/4 | 80 1/8 |
| 40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
THE GOOD
– Wrestling background is evident in his ability to win leverage battles consistently
– Can play with low pad level to utilize strength
– Great twitchiness, first-step explosion, and agility for a 320-pound DL
– Good lateral ability to chase down the line and shed blocks
– He effectively sinks his hips to hold his ground against double teams
– Heavy and violent hands despite lack of length
– Powerful bull rush can overwhelm centers and guards
– Has a nice spin move that he’s been working on
– Nice balance to stay on his feet despite aggressive battles in the trenches
– Dominates with upper and lower body power
– High ceiling at just 20 years old
– Already equipped with the basic tools that DL coaches dream of molding
THE BAD
– Lack of production leads to questions of pass rush skillset being limited
– Struggles to get off blocks consistently
– Doesn’t have great length to disengage from guys if they make first contact
– Needs to work on pass rush techniques, as he mostly wins with power and leverage
– Hand counters are rarely seen from him
– Stretch running plays can show him being washed out by interior OL
– Must stay on his feet and not hop out of his stance at times
– Processing plays are consistently a tick late
– Very limited moves in his pass rush plan
– Knowledge and experience in understanding how to play zone-based running schemes better
BIO:
– 20 years of age out of Ocoee, FL
– 1,045 total snaps (509 A Gap, 452 B Gap, 79 over tackle, 3 outside the tackle)
– 174 special teams snaps (82 FG kick, 80 FG block, 12 punt return)
– Appeared in 28 games with 23 starts in 2 years at Maryland and 1 year at Tennessee University
– Career: 58 tackles (31 solo), 3 TFLs, 0 sacks, 0 INTs, 0 PDs, 2 missed tackles, 31 run stops, 2 penalties, 0 forced fumbles, and recoveries
– 2024-25 season: 29 tackles (17 solo), 1 TFL, 0 sacks, 0 INTs, 0 PDs, 2 missed tackles, 20 run stops, 1 penalty, 0 forced fumbles, and recoveries
– 2025 Shrine Bowl Pat Tillman Award and West All-Practice Team
– 2024 Named to Bruce Feldman’s Freaks List
– 2024 All Big-Ten Preseason Team
– 2022 transferred from Tennessee to Maryland University
– 2021 3-star prospect by 247 Sports in HS
– 56 tackles, 29 TFLs, and 11.