Stanford DL Phillips declares for NFL draft

Stanford defensive lineman Harrison Phillips will bypass his final year of eligibility to enter the NFL draft.

Phillips announced his decision on Thursday.

Phillips was a third-team AllAmerican this season when he had 14 ½ tackles for loss and 7 ½ sacks for the Cardinal.

Phillips had one year of eligibility remaining because he had a season- ending knee injury in the 2015 opener and was eligible for a medical redshirt.

Stanford tight end Dalton Schultz declared for the draft earlier this week.

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