Whop Philyor Explained

Whop Philyor
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:31 July 1998
Birth Place:Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lb:180
High School:H.B. Plant
(Tampa, Florida)
College:Indiana
Undraftedyear:2021
Pastteams:
Highlights:
  • Second-team All-Big Ten (2019)
Pfr:P/PhilWh00

Mister Elias De'Angelo "Whop" Philyor (born July 31, 1998) is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football for the Indiana Hoosiers.

Early life and high school

Philyor grew up in Tampa, Florida, and attended Henry B. Plant High School.[1] As a senior, he caught 91 passes for 1,329 yards and 20 touchdowns.[2]

College career

Philyor had 23 receptions for 235 yards and one touchdown in seven total games in his sophomore season, which was cut short due to injury.[3] [4] [5] He was named second-team All-Big Ten Conference as a junior after catching 70 passes for 1,002 yards and five touchdowns.[6] Philyor considered entering the 2020 NFL Draft after the season, but ultimately opted to return to Indiana for his senior year.[7] He was named to the Fred Biletnikoff Award watchlist going into his senior season.[8] Philyor finished the season with 54 catches for 495 yards and three touchdowns and was named honorable mention All-Big Ten.[9]

Professional career

Minnesota Vikings

Philyor signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2021.[10] He was waived on August 31, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[11] [12] He was released on October 4, 2021.

Michigan Panthers

On September 26, 2022, Philyor signed with the Michigan Panthers of the United States Football League (USFL).[13] He was released on May 23, 2023.[14]

Houston Roughnecks

On February 29, 2024, Philyor was signed by the Houston Roughnecks of the United Football League (UFL).[15] He was released on March 10, 2024.[16]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Plant wide receiver/cornerback Whop Philyor is more predator than prey. Tampa Bay Times. September 21, 2016. November 24, 2020.
  2. Web site: Whop Philyor finds his place in the family business. Indianapolis Star. November 3, 2017. November 24, 2020.
  3. Web site: Indiana's Philyor reaching full potential. Commercial-News. October 9, 2019. November 24, 2020.
  4. Web site: IU's Allen not sure if Philyor will be back this season. The Herald Bulletin. November 12, 2018. November 24, 2020.
  5. Web site: The evolution of Whop Philyor, IU's emerging explosive threat. Indianapolis Star. October 14, 2019. November 24, 2020.
  6. Web site: IU WR Philyor chasing degree, standout senior season. The Herald Bulletin. August 7, 2020. November 24, 2020.
  7. Web site: IU receiver Whop Philyor decides against the NFL Draft. Indianapolis Star. January 6, 2020. November 24, 2020.
  8. Web site: Indiana Wide Receiver Whop Philyor on Biletnikoff Watch List. Tom. Brew. SI.com. July 16, 2020. November 24, 2020.
  9. Web site: Indiana football: Receiver Whop Philyor declares for NFL Draft. Indianapolis Star. January 9, 2021.
  10. Web site: 11 Undrafted Rookie Free Agents Joining Vikings Include 3 Receivers. Peters, Craig. Vikings.com. May 5, 2021.
  11. Web site: Vikings Announce Roster Moves to Get to Initial 53. Vikings.com. August 31, 2021.
  12. Web site: Vikings Claim TE Ben Ellefson & Sign 14 to Practice Squad. Peters, Craig. Vikings.com. September 1, 2021.
  13. USFLPanthers . Free Agent Signings . 1574572054644371456 . September 26, 2022 . September 27, 2022.
  14. USFLPanthers . Released . 1661205379907297285 . May 23, 2023 . May 24, 2023.
  15. News: February 29, 2024 . UFL Player Transactions, Thursday February 29, 2024 . March 1, 2024 . UFLBoard.com.
  16. News: UFL Teams Set their Training Camp Rosters to 58 . UFLBoard.com . March 10, 2024 . March 10, 2024.

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