Shaun Phillips

Outside linebacker Shaun Phillips plays professional football for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League.

On April 26, 2009, Phillips was cited for misdemeanor battery after allegedly punching a hotel security guard in San Diego, California. He was previously arrested in April of 2006, for an incident with a police officer, however he did not face charges in that scuffle.ESPN.com: Linebacker Phillips Cited for Battery

Prior to playing professionally, Phillips played college football with the Purdue Boilermakers in the NCAA. Starting in 49-consecutive games, Phillips recorded 231 tackles, 60.5 tackles for a loss, 33.5 sacks and nine forced fumbles, setting a school record for quarterback sacks. He was selected as an All-American and All-Big Ten, as well as the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year.Official Site of the San Diego Chargers: Shaun Phillips

After college, Phillips was selected 98th overall in the 2004 NFL draft by the San Diego Chargers. He made his professional debut that same season, playing in all 16 games and recording 26 tackles, four sacks, two pass deflections and one interception.NFL.com: Shaun Phillips

His play improved over the following seasons, recording career-bests for sacks, at 11.5, and pass deflections, at six, in 2006, interceptions, at two, including one returned for a touchdown, in 2007, and tackles, at 74 in 2008.NFL.com: Shaun Phillips

• Mahalo's Guide to the San Diego Chargers
• NFL.com: Career Stats
  • Height: 6' 3"
  • Weight: 262 lbs
  • Rookie Year: 2004

• March 13, 1981: Born

• 1999-2003: Played at Purdue University

• 2004: Drafted by the San Diego Chargers

• 2007: Signed six-year extension contract with the San Diego Chargers