Darius Phillips

Darius Phillips (born June 26, 1995) is an American football cornerback for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Western Michigan.[1][2][3]

Darius Phillips
No. 23 – Cincinnati Bengals
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1995-06-26) June 26, 1995
Detroit, Michigan
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:Robichaud High School
College:Western Michigan
NFL Draft:2018 / Round: 5 / Pick: 170
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2020
Total tackles:65
Forced fumbles:3
Fumble recoveries:1
Pass deflections:21
Interceptions:5
Player stats at NFL.com

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand size40-yard dash
5 ft 9 7⁄8 in
(1.77 m)		 193 lb
(88 kg)		 31 1⁄2 in
(0.80 m)		 9 1⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		4.54 s
All values from NFL Combine

Phillips was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the fifth round, 170th overall, of the 2018 NFL Draft.[4]

In Week 3 of the 2019 season, Phillips recorded his first career interception off Josh Allen in the 21-17 loss.[5] He was placed on injured reserve on September 26, 2019 with a knee injury.[6] He was designated for return from injured reserve on November 21, 2019, and began practicing with the team again.[7] He was activated on November 29, 2019 prior to Week 13.[8] In week 16 against the Miami Dolphins, Phillips intercepted a pass thrown by Ryan Fitzpatrick during the 38–35 overtime loss.[9] In week 17 against the Cleveland Browns, Phillips recorded 2 interceptions off passes thrown by Baker Mayfield during the 33–23 win.[10]

In Week 7 of the 2020 season against the Cleveland Browns, Phillips recorded his first interception of the season off a pass thrown by Baker Mayfield during the 37–34 loss.[11] He was placed on injured reserve on November 14, 2020.[12] He was activated on December 9, 2020.[13]

References
  1. Paul, Tony. "Change at Syracuse led Darius Phillips to Western Michigan". TheDetroitNews. Retrieved April 28, 2018.
  2. "NFL Draft & Combine Profile - Darius Philips". NFL.com. Retrieved April 28, 2018.
  3. "Darius Phillips College Stats". Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved April 28, 2018.
  4. "Bengals select Western Michigan DB Darius Phillips in Round 5". CincyJungle.com. April 28, 2018. Retrieved May 26, 2018.
  5. "Bills stay unbeaten by rallying back to beat Bengals 21-17". www.espn.com. September 22, 2019. Retrieved September 22, 2019.
  6. "Bengals Sign McTyer, Place Phillips On Reserve/Injured". Bengals.com. September 26, 2019.
  7. "Darius Phillips Cleared To Practice". Bengals.com. November 21, 2019. Retrieved November 21, 2019.
  8. "Bengals Activate Phillips To Roster, Place Redmond On Reserve/Injured". Bengals.com. November 29, 2019.
  9. "Dolphins survive late collapse and beat Bengals in OT, 38-35". www.espn.com. Associated Press. December 22, 2019. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
  10. "Fond farewell: Andy Dalton leads Bengals over Browns 33-23". www.espn.com. Associated Press. December 29, 2019. Retrieved December 29, 2019.
  11. "Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals – October 25th, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
  12. "Hubbard, Phillips, Ross Among Bengals Player Moves Ahead Of Week 10 At Pittsburgh". Bengals.com. November 14, 2020.
  13. "Darius Phillips Activated From Reserve/Injured; Jonah Williams Placed on Reserve/Injured". Bengals.com. December 9, 2020.


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