High School: Listed as a five-star recruit by ESPN and the No.

The 6'5", 245-pound lineman called his decision to transfer "a second chance," adding that his "COMEBACK is going to be something serious."The sophomore transfer will have to sit out the 2019 season before being eligible for Miami in 2020. 5 on Sports Illustrated’s National List, amongst many other accolades.
UCLA OLB Jaelan Phillips has medically retired, per a spokesperson for the school. UCLA sophomore OLB Jaelan Phillips and senior RB Soso Jamabo have both been declared out for the season due to concussions, coach Chip Kelly announced Monday. 3 national recruit on the ESPN 300 List … He was also the No. After several tweets hinting at something big coming down the pipe tonight...UCLA OLB Jaelan Phillips has medically retired, per a spokesperson for the school. Alabama OL Andre Smith (Composite) Florida WR Percy Harvin (Rivals) Florida State DB Myron Rolle (ESPN) Ohio State RB Beanie Wells (Scout) Miami is reportedly optimistic about his future and confident that health will not prevent Phillips from playing for the U, per reports.As a linebacker for UCLA, Phillips only played in 10 games through two seasons, tallying 28 tackles, including 8 for loss, and 4.5 sacks. 2018 Saw action in four games, two as a starter Jaelan Phillips (95) Defensive Line - 2019 (Redshirt Sophomore): ... High School: Listed as a five-star recruit by ESPN and the No. Latest on Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Jaelan Phillips including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN He was ESPN’s top-ranked defensive recruit in the Class of 2017.

Jaelan Phillips was an ESPN, Rivals, and Scout.com five-star recruit. Phillips sustained several concussions, among other issues, the last of which ended his 2018 season after just four appearances for UCLA.Former five-star linebacker Jaelan Phillips has announced his decision to transfer from UCLA to Miami, Phillips announced Thursday on Twitter.Phillips was the nation's No. Yeah, that’s #1 recruit in the country type stuff to me.The nation’s #1 recruit from the 2017 class announces his transfer from UCLA to MiamiIn his 2 years at UCLA, Phillips played in 10 games (6 as a freshman in 2017 and 4 as a sophomore in 2018), had 28 tackles, 8 TFLs, 4.5 sacks, and 2 passes deflected. Oregon DE Kayvon Thibodeaux (ESPN) 2017. If Phillips is healthy, and the University of Miami believes through due diligence that he will be able to play football moving forward, this is a big big get for the Canes. Learn about Jaelan Phillips and other recruit player profiles on RecruitingNation.com. 3 player on the ESPN 300 list and was rated No. 2017 247Sports Composite National Player of the Year...2017 U.S. Army All-American Bowl selection...Named 2016 All-USA First Team by USA TODAY...First Team Parade All-American selection He was also the No. Obviously, the injury issues kept him off the field and his stats weren’t eye popping, but he has the size, athletic ability, and skill to be a top player for Miami’s DL moving forward.Obviously, the concussion history is a big factor, and since it cost him more than half the 2018 season — and as recently as December was thought to be the cause for his retirement — this is an issue that will bear close monitoring both now and in the future. He was ESPN’s top-ranked defensive recruit in the Class of 2017.For a trip down memory lane and a look at what Phillips brings to the table for the Canes (or will in 2020 when he’s eligible), here’s his HS HUDL highlight film. 2019 (Redshirt Sophomore): Did not see any game action after transferring to Miami from UCLA…Sat out season due to NCAA transfer rules. Phillips was the nation's No. Before Miami: Spent first two seasons of career at UCLA…Totaled 41 tackles, 8.0 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks in two season with Bruins. 3 player on the ESPN 300 list and was rated No.