The Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards ceremony is set to honor the top high school football players from nine classifications of the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) on December 10, 2024, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. In addition to the classification-based awards, a Mr. Football Award will also be presented to the state’s top kicker.
Semifinalists for each classification were announced on November 7. Division I comprises six classifications, while Division II consists of three. Mike Keith and Titans head coach Brian Callahan announced three finalists for each category at 6:30 pm CT/7:30 pm ET. These finalists will attend the awards luncheon at Nissan Stadium, where the winners will be revealed.
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The selection of finalists was conducted by a committee of statewide sports writers, who considered performance during the 2024 regular season, along with academics and character. High school head coaches and media members contributed nominations.
Mark Reeves, Executive Director of the TSSAA, expressed gratitude for the Titans’ support: “Having the awards presented at Nissan Stadium will provide a very special atmosphere for these outstanding student-athletes.”
This marks the 40th year of the Mr. Football Awards, recognizing Tennessee’s top high school football talent. Winners will receive a Mr. Football trophy, while the other two finalists in each category will receive a plaque. Semifinalists will receive a certificate.
Mike Keith, the play-by-play voice of the Tennessee Titans, will host the awards presentation. A live video stream of the event will be available on the Tennessee Titans website.
The 2024 Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Finalists are as follows:
**Division I, Class 1A:**
– Nate Adams, Clay County High School
– Bennett O’Neal McDougal, Whitwell High School
– Tate Surber, McKenzie High School
**Division I, Class 2A:**
– Andrew Johnson, Fairley High School
– Jaydon Peete, Milan High School
– Kason William Young, East Robertson High School
**Division I, Class 3A:**
– Eli Graf, Alcoa High School
– Graham Simpson, Westview High School
– Skylan Smith, Covington High School
**Division I, Class 4A:**
– Waylon LaRue, Anderson County High School
– Carson Quillen, Greeneville High School
– Tyler Thompson, Marshall County High School
**Division I, Class 5A:**
– Brenden Anes, Page High School
– Eric Hazzard, Page High School
– Kelvin Perkins, Southwind High School
**Division I, Class 6A:**
– Samuel Iroh, Collierville High School
– Donovan Starr, Ravenwood High School
– Craig Tutt, Oakland High School
**Division II, Class A:**
– Jared Curtis, Nashville Christian School
– Nix Fullen, Tipton-Rosemark Academy
– Jay’len Mosley, Jackson Christian School
**Division II, Class AA:**
– Hutson Chance, Christ Presbyterian Academy
– Kaedyn Marable, Battle Ground Academy
– Noah Spencer, University School of Jackson
**Division II, Class AAA:**
– David Gabriel Georges, Baylor School
– George MacIntyre, Brentwood Academy
– Ethan Utley, Ensworth High School
**Kicker of the Year:**
– Elliott Arnold, McCallie School
– Philippe Laforge, Baylor School
– Ethan Lane, Boyd Buchanan High School
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TSSAA Board of Control November Meeting Overview
The TSSAA Board of Control met in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, to discuss appeals related to district and region alignments for 2025-2029 and to review proposals for TSSAA Bylaws amendments. The Board approved membership requests from three schools but delayed a decision on Valley Christian Academy’s membership. A detailed meeting summary can be found in the document provided.