Mr. Football finalists announced

Special from TSSAA

Hermitage, Tennessee, November 8, 2012 - The Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards will be presented to the top 10 backs and linemen in five classifications of the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association on Monday, November 26, 2012, at the Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center in Murfreesboro.

For the eleventh consecutive year, the top kicker in the state will be recognized with a Mr. Football Award. There are three finalists in this category, regardless of their school's classification.

"High school football in Tennessee enjoys a great tradition throughout the state and we are pleased to join the TSSAA for the fifth consecutive year in saluting these fine young men at the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards," said Adams. "The young men that are recognized with these awards are truly the best of the best! They are selected not only for their football skills, but for their strong character and academic achievements and we're honored to join the TSSAA in saluting them."

A committee of statewide sports writers selected winners based on performance in the 2012 regular season. Academics and character were also taken into consideration. High school head coaches and members of the media nominated the finalists.

"We're very thankful to Mr. Adams and the Tennessee Titans for their continued commitment to high school athletics in serving as the title sponsor for these awards," stated Bernard Childress, Executive Director of the TSSAA.

"We are obviously excited and appreciative about being involved with the Tennessee Titans. They have helped make the recognition of the 33 student-athletes, their families, and schools possible," added Childress.

This is the twenty-eighth year that the Mr. Football Awards have been presented to Tennessee's best high school football players. Plaques will be presented to 22 other finalists.

Approximately 600 people, including the honorees, their families, coaches, school administrators and members of the media from all parts of the state, are expected to attend the 2012 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 for free by the TSSAA Network. Those interested can watch the awards by going to www.TSSAANetwork.com.

2012 Tennessee Titans

Mr. Football Finalists

CLASS A LINEMAN

Malik Brewer, Boyd Buchanan

Tyler Coen, Gordonsville

Tanner Martin, Friendship Christian

CLASS AA LINEMAN

Brett Kendrick, CAK

Thomas Loy, Alcoa

Brandon Walters, Howard

CLASS AAA LINEMAN

Frank Herron, Memphis Central

Austin Sanders, Bradley Central

Logan Teichmann, Brentwood

DII-A LINEMAN

Chase Hensley, USJ

Walker Jones, ECS

Dylan Young, St. George's

DII-AA LINEMAN

Derek Barnett, Brentwood Academy

Peyton Klawinski, MUS

Michael Sawyers, Ensworth

CLASS A BACK

Demetric Johnson, South Pittsburg

Will McKamey, Grace Christian

Jacob Warbritton, Huntingdon

CLASS AA BACK

Al Cobb, Giles County

Charlie High, CAK

Johnston White, Covington

CLASS AAA BACK

Mark Dodson, Whitehaven

Jalen Hurd, Beech

Brent Stockstill, Siegel

DII-A BACK

Todd Kelly, Webb School of Knoxville

Brent Rooker, ECS

Powers Spencer, USJ

DII-AA BACK

Cornelius Elder, Ensworth

Jalen Ramsey, Brentwood Academy

Jordan Rodgers, MUS

KICKER OF THE YEAR

Rafael Gaglianone, Baylor

Jonathan King, Farragut

C.J. Stafford, Houston