Jason Wesley Phillips is an American football linebacker for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Texas Christian University . Phillips played quarterback and linebacker at Waller High School in Waller, Texas, where he was coached by his father, Jim Phillips. He also served as the Bulldogs' long snapper. As a senior in 2003, he threw for 1,070 yards and rushed for 1,291 to earn District 18-4A MVP honors. He also ran track at Waller, and was a regional qualifier in... the 110 meter hurdles. Once at TCU, Phillips redshirted in 2004 as a fullback. In 2005, he was moved to linebacker and immediately earned a starting job. His first collegiate game was a 17-10 win against Oklahoma in Norman. That year, Phillips led the Horned Frogs in tackles and helped them win their first-ever Mountain West Conference Championship. He became the first freshman in conference history to be named All-MWC, as a Second Team selection.
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| Birthdate: | February 14, 1986 |
| Birthplace: | Waller, Texas |
| Age: | 26 |
| Height: | 6' 1" |
| Weight: | 242 lbs. |
| All Positions Played: | Linebacker |
| Education: | Texas Christian University |
| Also known as: | Jason Wesley Phillips |