Scout.com > Football Recruiting Ath Montez Phillips commits to Dogs Story URL: http://recruiting.scout.com/2/769147.html Yancy Porter SuperPrep.com Jul 14, 2008 Lafayette County standout, Montez Phillips, made it official just a few minutes ago. "I committed to MSU around 30 minutes ago," added Montez Phillips. "I was thinking about it for a minute, and I wanted to get it over with, and it seemed like they wanted me more. I also wanted to get away from Oxford so I went ahead and committed to MSU." What was MSU's reaction? "Coach Croom asked me if I was ready to play WR, and I said yes, and he said that is what he wanted to hear. He told me he was excited about me coming." Early playing time also played a role. "Ole Miss wanted me at QB, but I knew about Jevan Snead so it would be a while before I hit the field. I think I can get a starting job next year at MSU." Montez started at receiver and cornerback as a sophomore and collected 5 interceptions and 7 catches for 119 yards. His junior season, he moved over to quarterback and rushed for 858 yards and passed for 958 and 16 total TD's. Watch Video Copyright © Scout.com and SuperPrep.com