DE · Washington Commanders
Phillip Merling
Age 41 · 196 cm (6'5") · 143 kg · Born Apr 19, 1985 · Clemson
NFL career
2008
debut year
2013
last season
6
seasons
#93
jersey
College: Clemson
2008 NFL Draft
Rd 2
round
#32
overall pick
MIA
drafted by
Career stats
Regular-season totals from 2008 to 2013 · 40 games.
Defense
41solo tackles
3.5sacks
1INTs
1def TDs
Stats by season
6 regular-season campaigns tracked.
Defense
| Year | Team | G | Tackles | Sacks | Int | Def TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Miami Dolphins | 14 | 16 | 2.0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | Miami Dolphins | 14 | 17 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | Miami Dolphins | 2 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | Miami Dolphins | 6 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | Green Bay Packers | 2 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | Washington Commanders | 2 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
Games during career · Washington Commanders
Most recent results for the franchise while Phillip Merling was on the roster (1999+ play-by-play coverage).
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
6–20 @ Giants
2013-17 · Dec 29, 2013 · REGULAR
L
23–24 vs Cowboys
2013-16 · Dec 22, 2013 · REGULAR
L
26–27 @ Falcons
2013-15 · Dec 15, 2013 · REGULAR
L
10–45 vs Chiefs
2013-14 · Dec 8, 2013 · REGULAR
L
17–24 vs Giants
2013-13 · Dec 1, 2013 · REGULAR
L
6–27 vs 49ers
2013-12 · Nov 25, 2013 · REGULAR
L
16–24 @ Eagles
2013-11 · Nov 17, 2013 · REGULAR
L
27–34 @ Vikings
2013-10 · Nov 7, 2013 · REGULAR
Career badges
Retired
Clemson alumni in the NFL
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2008 NFL Draft · Round 2 class
Other players selected in the same round.
#33
#34
#35
#36
#37
#38
#39
#40
#40
#41
#42
#43
Donnie Avery
WR · STL
#34
Devin Thomas
WR · WAS
#35
Brandon Flowers
CB · KAN
#36
Jordy Nelson
WR · GNB
#37
Curtis Lofton
MLB · ATL
#38
John Carlson
TE · SEA
#39
Chilo Rachal
G · SFO
#40
Tracy Porter
CB · NOR
#40
Tracy Porter
WR · NOR
#41
James Hardy
WR · BUF
#42
Eddie Royal
WR · DEN
#43
Tyrell Johnson
DB · MIN
DE peers of the era
Other DEs who debuted within five seasons of Phillip Merling.
Alex Hall
Debut 2008 · #93 · Giants
Angelo Craig
Debut 2008 · Patriots
Brandon Miller
Debut 2008 · #90 · Seahawks
Brian Johnston
Debut 2008 · #97 · Chiefs
Bryan Mattison
Debut 2008 · #64 · Chiefs
Calais Campbell
Debut 2008 · Ravens
Casper Brinkley
Debut 2008 · Panthers
Chris Long
Debut 2008 · #56 · Eagles