[1] A three-star recruit, Montez chose Colorado over offers from Air Force, New Mexico State, and UTEP.

[2] Montez signed with the Washington Football Team as an undrafted free agent following the 2020 NFL draft.

[20] Montez was allocated to the Seattle Sea Dragons of the XFL on November 15, 2022,[21] but re-signed to the Lions' practice squad on December 22.

[22] The Sea Dragons folded when the XFL and USFL merged to create the United Football League (UFL).

[25] Montez's father, Alfred, played in the NFL with the Oakland Raiders in 1996 and was his quarterback coach at Del Valle.