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Five to Watch: Colts at Texans
Brett Mock with five players to keep an eye on during Sunday's AFC South battle
-by ColtPower.com Nov 28, 2009
Five to Watch: Colts at Ravens
Keep an eye on these Colts as they take on Ravens on Sunday...
-by ColtPower.com Nov 21, 2009
Five to Watch: Texans at Colts
Brett Mock suggests five players to keep a close eye on during Sunday's game
-by ColtPower.com Nov 7, 2009
Five to Watch: Seahawks at Colts
Five key players to watch when the Colts take on Seattle Sunday
-by ColtPower.com Oct 4, 2009
Keep An Eye On ...
Who are some of the most intriguing players as the Colts head into camp?
-by ColtPower.com Jul 23, 2008
Talking With Two New Draft Picks
Philip Wheeler and Jacob Tamme conference call highlights!
-by ColtPower.com Apr 27, 2008
Philip Wheeler Headed to Indy
Colts take nasty linebacker from Georgia Tech in third round
-by ColtPower.com Apr 27, 2008
Draft Preview: Shaw's Philip Wheeler
A look at former Shaw and Georgia Tech standout as he prepares for the 2008 NFL Draft.
-by NoleDigest.com Apr 24, 2008
NFL Draft Q&A: LB Philip Wheeler
Who's been showing interest in Georgia Tech's talented linebacker?
-by ScoutNFLNetwork.com Apr 13, 2008
NFL Scouting Combine Preview: ILB
Chris Steuber previews and ranks the ILB Combine invitees
-by ScoutNFLNetwork.com Feb 19, 2008
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Philip Wheeler
Ht: 6-1.5 Wt: 235 40: 4.80e
Position: OLB
Date of Birth: 12/12/1984
Class: RS - Senior
High School: Shaw HS
(Columbus, GA)
College: Georgia Tech

2008 Scout.com NFL Draft Rankings (full list):
Pos: OLB Pos Rank: #9 Pos Rating:


Biography:
2006: Second-team all-Atlantic Coast Conference . . . Tech's leader in sacks with 9.0 and tackles for loss (14.5), ranking fourth in the ACC in both categories . . . His nine sacks equal the 10th-best season total in school history . . . Second on the team in tackles with 89 . . . Also had five pass breakups, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble . . . Game-high 13 tackles with two tackles for loss as Tech held No. 2 Notre Dame to 14 points ... Named Bronko Nagurski National Defensive Player of the Week and ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week after leading Jackets to win at No. 10 Virginia Tech . . . Caused a fumble that Tech returned for a touchdown and had eight tackles and two sacks against the Hokies . . . Had three sacks in Tech's win over Miami and was named ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week for second time this season . . . Had 10 tackles with two tackles for loss, including one sack, against West Virginia.

2005: Tied for fourth in the ACC with four interceptions, sharing the team lead with safety Dawan Landry . . . Also had 10.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, four pass breakups, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery . . .  Had eight tackles with three tackles for loss and two sacks in Tech's outstanding defensive effort in defeating No. 3 Miami . . .  Another standout performance in helping Tech to a 10-9 victory over Clemson with a sack, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery that set up a field goal . . . Career-high 11 tackles against Virginia.

2004:  Redshirted.

2003: Played as a true freshman in 2003 . . . Saw most of his action on special teams but did see limited duty on defense . . . Credited with six tackles on the season.

HIGH SCHOOL: Recorded 106 tackles with 34 tackles for loss and five forced fumbles as a senior . . . Team captain and four-year letterman at Shaw High.

PERSONAL:  Mother is Phyllis Dent . . . Born Dec. 12, 1984 . . . Majoring in management.