Phillip Dorsett
A wide receiver with Olympic speed who carved out a decade-long NFL journey, collecting a Super Bowl ring as a valued role player.
Born 1993 (age 33)·American football player·Birthday: January 5·Millennials
Biography
Phillip Dorsett's NFL career is a testament to the value of world-class speed and professional persistence. Drafted in the first round by the Indianapolis Colts, the expectation was for the Miami Hurricanes standout to become a deep-threat superstar. While his statistical output never matched that initial hype, Dorsett's blistering pace always kept him on NFL rosters, a weapon that demanded defensive attention. His career found its most meaningful success as a savvy veteran contributor, most notably during a stint with the New England Patriots where he earned a Super Bowl ring. Journeys through eight different teams, including the Las Vegas Raiders, showcased his adaptability and locker-room value. Dorsett's legacy isn't about volume, but about a specific, elite trait that allowed him to outrun doubts and sustain a long professional run.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Phillip was born in 1993, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Phillip Was Born
The biggest hits of 1993
#1 Movie
Jurassic Park
Best Picture
Schindler's List
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Phillip's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1993Born
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1998Started school
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2006Became a teenager
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Could drive
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2011Could vote
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2014Turned 21
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2023Turned 30
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 33 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won Super Bowl LIII as a member of the New England Patriots.
- Selected in the first round (29th overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts.
- Recorded a career-long 50-yard touchdown reception in a playoff game for the Patriots.
- Played in over 100 NFL games across eight different franchises as a reliable depth receiver.
Did You Know?
He was a standout track athlete in high school, posting a 100-meter dash time of 10.39 seconds.
At the University of Miami, he majored in sports administration.
He is known for having some of the fastest recorded game-speed GPS data in the NFL during his prime.
His father, Phillip Dorsett Sr., played college football at the University of Florida.
“My job is to stretch the field and create space for the offense.”
