GigEm247 reported Wednesday that Chavis has accepted an offer to become Texas A&Ms new defensive coordinator, and multiple reports have indicated that Haley who played under Chavis at Alabama A&M could follow Chavis.
Phillips said that definitely would affect his final decision between the Tigers, Rebels and Vols.
It definitely does, especially since Im graduating early and Im going right into it, said Phillips, whos ranked the nations No. 110 overall prospect and No. 8 strongside defensive end in the 247Sports Composite.
Maybe if I wasnt (going to be an early enrollee), that might not affect it as much. But not knowing if theyre staying or not, it does affect my decision a little bit.
The 6-foot-3.5, 250-pound Phillips said either Chavis or Haley leaving would have a big impact on his decision, but Haleys fate might play into it probably more than what happens with Chavis.
Coach Haley (would affect things) probably more, especially since I dont know who my position coach would be, Phillips said. They both kind of have a big impact. But the position coach probably is a little bit more.
My familys kind of big UT fans some of them and theyre probably the easiest access to go to games and stuff at UT. Theyre pretty close to home. I know a lot of people that go there, so Im pretty comfortable around the campus and the coaching staff and the players, so thats a big factor.