Drafts / 2008 / Phillip Merling
2008 draft · round 2 · pick #32

Phillip Merling

Miami Dolphins · DE · Clemson

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At a 40% bust line
BUST
Value vs slot
16% of what pick #32 usually produces
0%bust below 40%hit at 150%+300%+
The numbers
13Ledger points earned
84Expected for this slot
0Seasons as a starter
0Pro Bowls
0All-Pro selections
53Games played

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Phillip Merling: 2008 NFL Draft, pick #32

Phillip Merling (DE, Clemson) was the 32nd overall pick in round 2 of the 2008 NFL Draft, selected by the Miami Dolphins. Through 53 games he has earned 13 ledger points against about 84 expected for that slot, or 16% of par. At DraftLedger's default 40% bust line that makes him a bust.

See the whole 2008 NFL Draft class, or nearby picks: #29 Kentwan Balmer, #30 Dustin Keller, #31 Kenny Phillips, #33 Donnie Avery, #34 Devin Thomas, #35 Brandon Flowers. How grades work.