Michael Elston Phipps (born January 19, 1947) is a former American college and professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football league (NFL) for twelve seasons during the 1970s and 1980s. Phipps played college football for Purdue University, and was recognized as an All-American. He was the third overall pick in the 1970 NFL Draft, and played professionally for the Cleveland Browns and Chicago Bears of the NFL.