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Mel Phillips 
Summary
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.
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| Position: | Safety |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | January 6, 1942 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 |
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| Career NFL statistics | |
| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |
Coaching career edit
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, Phillips was retained in order by Jimmy Johnson, Dave Wannstedt, Nick Saban, and Cam Cameron.