Philip Wheeler
 Wheeler in the 2012 NFL season. | |||||||||
No. 52 Miami Dolphins | |||||||||
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Personal information | |||||||||
| Date of birth: December 12, 1984 | |||||||||
| Place of birth: Columbus, Georgia | |||||||||
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Career information | |||||||||
| College: Georgia Tech | |||||||||
| NFL Draft: 2008 / Round: 3 / Pick: 93 | |||||||||
| Debuted in 2008 for the Indianapolis Colts | |||||||||
Career history
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| Roster status: Active | |||||||||
Career highlights and awards
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Career NFL statistics as of Week 5, 2013 | |||||||||
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Philip Gregory Wheeler (born December 12, 1984) is an American football linebacker for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia Tech.
Wheeler has also played for the Oakland Raiders.
Early years
In 2000, Wheeler, a sophomore, helped lead Shaw High School (Georgia) to win the Georgia High School Association's AAAA Football State Championship. As a senior, he was named as an Honorable Mention All-Region selection by PrepStar, and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution named him as a first team Class AAAA All-State selection.
Professional career
Indianapolis Colts
Wheeler played for the Indianapolis Colts from 2008 to 2011.
Oakland Raiders
Wheeler signed a 1 year contract with the Oakland Raiders on March 30, 2012. He had a career year totaling 109 tackles, 3 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles[1]
Miami Dolphins
Wheeler signed with the Miami Dolphins on March 12, 2013.[2] The contract is 5 years and $26 million, with $13 million fully guaranteed. Wheeler is expected to replace Kevin Burnett.
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