Jermaine Phillips

Professional football safety Jermaine Phillips plays in the National Football League for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Phillips left a December 14, 2008, game against the Atlanta Falcons after fracturing his right forearm. The following day it was announced that he would miss the rest of the 2008 season.NFL.com: Bucs' Phillips Out for Season; Brooks Has Rib Injury

Football Career

Prior to playing in the NFL, Phillips played college football with the Georgia Bulldogs. He started in 19 games, recording 181 tackles and five interceptions. In 2002, he was selected 157th overall in the NFL draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Official Site of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jermaine Phillips

Phillips made his NFL debut in 2002 with the Buccaneers, playing in all 16 games and recording eight tackles. He continued with Tampa Bay in the years since, missing time in 2004 after fracturing his right arm. Phillips earned a starting spot in 2005, playing in 13 that season and 16 games in 2006. He also totaled a career-high tackles in 2006 at 104.Official Site of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jermaine Phillips