Alex Khvatov:  What are your measurements (height, weight, forty time and bench press)?

Philip Wheeler:  I measured at 6'2�€�, 240 pounds, ran a 4.62 forty, had a 36 inch vertical jump and did 25 reps. 

Alex Khvatov:  Why did you choose Georgia Tech coming out of high school?

Philip Wheeler:  Because it was closer to home since I was from Columbus, Georgia.  Mainly I liked the Atlanta area.  Academically, it is a very good school and that is important to me.  My major is business management and I am 16 credits short of graduating. 

Alex Khvatov:  Tell me about your overall experience at the Scouting Combine.

Philip Wheeler:  I was working out and showing the scouts what I can do.  I am sure that someone worked out better than me, but I am also sure that my game film showed a lot more to them.  The interview process was kind of cool. 

Alex Khvatov:  Did you get a chance to bond with a player from another team at the Combine?

Philip Wheeler:  Not really.  Everyone had a different schedule.  Players were together only when we worked out. 

Alex Khvatov:  What was the most unique question that you had to answer during the interview process?

Philip Wheeler:  Somebody asked me if I have ever worn women's clothes.

Alex Khvatov:  Tell me about your teammate, linebacker Gary Guyton?

Philip Wheeler:  As a person, he is an outgoing and cool guy.  On the field, he is a good player.  The best thing about him is his athleticism.  He jumps high and has good hands.  He is going to be a good pro because I think that he will grow into the position. 

Alex Khvatov:  Describe your former teammate RB Tashard Choice?

Philip Wheeler:  He excelled during games.  I think that he will be a leader at the next level.  He talks a lot and motivates people.  He is an all-around player.  He will probably win a Championship very early on in his career. 

Alex Khvatov:  What was it like playing for your defensive coordinator Jon Tenuta?

Philip Wheeler:  I learned a lot from him.  He is one of the best in the business.  He is an aggressive person.  He just knows a lot about the game.  I hope that it will give me an advantage coming into the NFL.  I know so much about the game, and we used the same language that a lot of teams use in the pros. 

Alex Khvatov:  What is your favorite NFL team?

Philip Wheeler:  My favorite team is the Ravens.  My former teammate Dawan Landry plays for them.  There is Ed Reed and Ray Lewis.  I liked Tony Siragusa when he played for them awhile back. 

Alex Khvatov:  Who is your favorite player?

Philip Wheeler:  I like Ray Lewis.  He makes a lot of plays.  He is all over the field.

Alex Khvatov:  What are your strengths on the football field?

Philip Wheeler:  My quickness and my athletic ability.  I am able to read schemes and blocks.  I know a lot about the game.

Alex Khvatov:  What areas of your game do you need to improve upon?

Philip Wheeler:  Really just shedding blocks better.  I am able to deliver the blow, but I need to do a better job at shedding blocks.

Alex Khvatov:  Which scheme and what LB position are you most comfortable with?

Philip Wheeler:  I can play in either the 4-3 or the 3-4 scheme.  I can play in a complicated defense because I am used to it.  I have played all three linebacker positions.  I feel more confident as a middle linebacker because I have played it the last two seasons.  But I can play any position in the NFL.
 

Alex Khvatov:  Who is the toughest player that you have faced during your career?

Philip Wheeler:  Probably Pat White.  We played them one time.  He was tough.  He carried his team in that game.  He was a big time player.  It was tough to contain him and he threw pretty good during that game. 

Alex Khvatov:  Which underclassman on your team should we keep an eye on in the future?

Philip Wheeler:  Probably cornerback Morgan Burnett.  He is a great DB.  He is fast and he has great hands.  He made big plays for us as a true freshman.

Alex Khvatov:  What do you enjoy most about playing football?

Philip Wheeler:  Just the fact that you can hit somebody.  There is a lot of chaos out there on the football field.  Football proves that the world still likes the tough guy.  I am definitely a tough player.  

Alex Khvatov:  Where do you think that you are going to go?

Philip Wheeler:  Hopefully second round or better.  I have gotten some good impressions from teams.

Alex Khvatov:  When did you realize that you can play in the NFL?

Philip Wheeler:  I have always wanted to play in the NFL.  I was pretty much better than all of the other kids in middle school.  I played DE, WR and LB in high school.  But I think that I fit well at linebacker. 

Alex Khvatov:  What separates you from all of the other players at your position?

Philip Wheeler:  My knowledge of the game and my athleticism.  Some guys might have the knowledge, but not the athleticism or it is the other way around.  My combination separates me from a lot of the players.

Alex Khvatov:  What other sports did you play in high school?

Philip Wheeler:  I played basketball, baseball and I ran track.  I was pretty good.

Alex Khvatov:  Give me a scouting report on yourself as a basketball player?

Philip Wheeler:  As a basketball player, I played on the wing.  I excelled at being a cutter.  I was good at cutting and finishing near the basket.  I was mainly a slasher.  I had an OK jumper.  I could dunk pretty well.  

Alex Khvatov:  What is the one thing in your daily life that you can't live without?

Philip Wheeler:  Just food, a lot of fried food and pizza.  I miss it because I haven't eaten any of that food since I started training for the Combine. 

Alex Khvatov:  Tell me something about yourself that makes you unique?

Philip Wheeler:  I think that mainly I am a well rounded athlete.  I excel at everything. 

Alex Khvatov:  What do you like to do away from the football field?

Philip Wheeler:  Naturally I am an athlete.  I like to play basketball.  I like to play Xbox and Playstation.  I play Call of Duty, Madden and NBA 2 K8.  I play with the Ravens most of the time at Madden.

Alex Khvatov:  Finish the sentence, Philip Wheeler is:..

Philip Wheeler:  I am a well rounded athlete.  I have the passion for athletics.  I am a low key person that likes to have fun.