Joe Phillips (American football)

Joseph Gordon Phillips (born July 15, 1963) is a former professional American football defensive tackle who played fourteen seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth round of the 1986 NFL draft.^[1]

Joe Phillips

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Position:	Defensive tackle Defensive end
Personal information
Born:	(1963-07-15) July 15, 1963 (age 62) Portland, Oregon, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:	298 lb (135 kg)
Career information
High school:	Columbia River (Vancouver, Washington)
College:	Oregon St. SMU
NFL draft:	1986: 4th round, 93rd pick
Career history
Minnesota Vikings (1986) San Diego Chargers (1987–1991) Kansas City Chiefs (1992–1997) St. Louis Rams (1998) Minnesota Vikings (1999)
Career NFL statistics
Tackles: 399 Sacks: 24.5 Fumble recoveries: 6 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Phillips competed collegiately for Southern Methodist University, where he also was an All-American thrower for the SMU Mustangs track and field team. Phillips placed 6th in the shot put at the 1985 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships.^[2]

After his football career he became an attorney and talk show host. The USA Today All-Joe Team is named in his honor.^[3]