Four semifinalists are announced in this release for each category and each classification. There are six classifications in Division I and two in Division II. With “Back of the Year” and “Lineman of the Year” for each classification, as well as the “Kicker of the Year” award, that makes for a total of 17 award categories. Two finalists for each category will be announced by Mike Keith on the Titans website at www.titansonline.com on Tuesday, November 15 at 11:00 a.m. CST / 12:00 p.m. EST. The two finalists for each award will be the ones invited to attend the awards luncheon at Nissan Stadium, where the winner of each award will be announced.
A committee of statewide sports writers selected winners based on performance in the 2016 regular season. Academics and character were also taken into consideration. High school head coaches and members of the media nominated the finalists.
“We are very excited and appreciative about being involved with the Tennessee Titans for the 10th consecutive year,” stated Bernard Childress, Executive Director of the TSSAA. “They have helped make the recognition of these 68 student-athletes, their families, and schools possible. The sponsorship of the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards and numerous contributions to high schools across the state since the team moved to Tennessee have meant a great deal to the member schools of the TSSAA.”
This is the 32nd year that the Mr. Football Awards have been presented to Tennessee’s best high school football players. A Mr. Football trophy will be presented to the winners of each category. A Mr. Football plaque will be presented to the runner-up in each category. The other semi-finalists will each receive a certificate.
More than 400 people, including the 34 finalists, their families, coaches, school administrators and members of the media from all parts of the state, are expected to attend the 2016 luncheon.
Mike Keith, play-by-play voice of the Tennessee Titans, will emcee the awards presentation. A live videostream of the awards will be provided at www.titansonline.com.
1A Lineman
Mitchell Butner-South Pittsburg
Brant Lawless-Nashville Christian
Spencer Norrod-Monterey
Josh Silvey-Greenback
1A Back
Preston Rice-Wayne Co
Kayne Roberts-Greenback
DJ Taylor-Huntland
Dresser Winn-Dresden
2A Lineman
Alex Kirkendoll-Marion Co
Hunter McClain-Marion Co
Donald Staats-Watertown
Slayton Wild-Forrest
2A Back
Darius Harper-Austin East
Caleb Johnson-MAHS
Seth Price-Watertown
Cordarrian Richardson-Trezevant
3A Lineman
Hunter Davenport-Sequatchie Co
Jacob Phillips-East Nashville Magnet
Jacob Rimmer-Milan
Jack Warwick-Alcoa
3A Back
Terrell Carter-Stratford
Hunter Davenport-Sequatchie Co
Tykee Kellogg-Alcoa
Cole Smith-CAK
4A Lineman
Letrall Bumphus-Hardin Co
Cade Mays-Knoxville Catholic
Cain McWilliams-Marshall Co
Rutger Reitmayer-Lipscomb Academy
4A Back
Chase Kuerschen-Knoxville Catholic
Amari Rodgers-Knoxville Catholic
Timothy Taylor-East
5A Lineman
Maleik Grey-LaVergne
Trevis Hooper-Central
Eli Katina-Centennial
Mike Rhoades-Campbell Co
5A Back
Caden Harbin-Knoxville Halls
Tee Higgins-Oak Ridge
Jordan Mason-Gallatin
Jacob Murphee-Dickson Co
6A Lineman
TD Blackmon-Maryville
DJ Delfendahl-Mt Juliet
Aubrey Miller-Whitehaven
Max Wray-Franklin
6A Back
Cole Copeland-Bradley Central
Dylan Hopkins-Maryville
JaCoby Stevens-Murfeesboro Oakland
Kylan Watkins-Whitehaven
D2A Lineman
Morgan Ernst-Knoxville Webb
Will Lawrence-Harding Academy
Cole Lusby-King's Academy
Trey Smith-USJ
D2A Back
Calvin Austin-Harding Academy
Eric Gray-Lausanne
Chase Hayden-St. George's
Elijah Howard-Knoxville Webb
D2AA Lineman
Tanner Antonutti-Ensworth
Griffin Hawkins-Briarcrest
Giovanni Hightower-Reviere-McCallie
Dorian Hopkins-MUS
D2AA Back
Ben Brooks-Pope John Paul II
Ty Chandler-MBA
Jeremiah Oatsvall-Brentwood Academy
Robert Riddle-McCallie
Kicker of the Year
Joe Doyle-Farragut
Jack McClure-East Hamilton
Jacob Smith-Siegel
Adam Williams-Wilson Central
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