UK Football Signing Day 2013 - Reese Phillips

Two-year all-state quarterback at Signal Mountain (Tenn.) High School ... Led team to a 7-4 record as a senior and an appearance in the Tennessee Class AAAA state playoffs ... Completed 172 of 274 passes for 2,274 yards, 15 touchdowns and only three interceptions to earn all-state honors from the Tennessee Sports Writers Association ... District Player of the Year ... Was named the MVP of the Tennessee High School East/West All-Star Classic after going 10-for-10 for 95 yards and a touchdown ... Led the East to a 41-20 win, setting a record for most points in the all-star game ... Solid junior season as a first-year starting quarterback, throwing for 1,895 yards, 21 TDs and four interceptions while completing 71 percent of his passes ... Was named a first-team all-state performer in 2011 by Tennessee Sports Writers Association ... Started at tight end and defensive back as a freshman and sophomore, including sophomore campaign which saw Signal Mountain win the Class AA state championship with a 14-0 record (SMHS competed in 4A during his junior and senior seasons) ... Known for a strong arm and consistent accuracy ... Coached by Bill Price ... "Reese is a very intelligent kid with a work ethic that is tremendous," Price said. "He has a very strong arm and his accuracy is a big plus." ... A two-year all-district performer in baseball, playing shortstop and pitching ...Junior year pitching stats featured a 7-1 record with an 0.85 earned run average, striking out 60 in 49 innings of work ... Honor-roll student and member of the Beta Club ... Reese's grandfather, Harry, and great uncle, Dick, were members of the football team at Georgia.