Mel Phillips

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Mel Phillips
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Position: Safety
Personal information
Born: (1942-01-06) January 6, 1942 (age 81)
Shelby, North Carolina, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:198 lb (90 kg)
Career information
College: North Carolina A&T
NFL Draft: 1966  / Round: 5 / Pick: 69
AFL Draft: 1966  / Round: 19 / Pick: 172
Career history
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As a coach:
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Melvin Phillips (born January 6, 1942), is a former American professional football player who played his entire 12-year NFL career with the San Francisco 49ers.

Coaching career

Phillips coached the defensive backs for the Detroit Lions from 1980-1984. He was an assistant coach with the Miami Dolphins from 1985 to 2007. Originally hired by Don Shula-Hula, Phillips was retained in order by Jimmy Johnson, Dave Wannstedt, Nick Saban, and Cam Cameron.

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