BGA’s Clay Beathard won the 2014 Division II-A Mr. Football Back of the Year award.
Twenty-five high school football players from the Midstate area have been named semifinalists for the 2015 Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards. The 68 semifinalists include four from eight of the state’s eight classifications for both Back of the Year and Lineman of the Year, in addition to four for Kicker of the Year.
Two finalists for each category will be announced Thursday, Nov. 16 at 1 p.m., while the 31st annual awards will be presented Monday, Nov. 30 at Nissan Stadium.
“We are obviously excited and appreciative about being involved with the Tennessee Titans for the ninth consecutive year,” TSSAA Executive Director Bernard Childress said. “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.”
Semifinalists for the 2015 Mr. Football Awards include:
CLASS 1A
Lineman
Daniel Bituli, Nashville Christian
Jamison Blackwell, Union City
Trey Peters, Harriman
Josh Silvey, Greenback
Back
Preston Rice, Wayne County
Taylor Thompson, Columbia Academy
Stavonski Wilkes, Lake County
Dresser Winn, Dresden
CLASS 2A
Lineman
Jake Harden, Boyd-Buchanan
Alex Kirkendoll, Marion County
Boone Sweeney, Forrest
Justin Swift, Trezevant
Back
Andrew Goldsmith, Trinity Christian
Darius Harper, Austin East
Josh Henderson, Marion County
Cordarrian Richardson, Trezevant
CLASS 3A
Lineman
Jonathan Decker, Alcoa
Tyler Enos, Notre Dame
Matthew McClurg, Alcoa
Christian Williams, Milan
Back
Dustin Clabough, Alcoa
Traneil Moore, East Ridge
Cole Smith, CAK
Zack Weatherly, CPA
CLASS 4A
Lineman
Emmit Gooden, Haywood
Darron Johnson, Ridgeway
Cade Mays, Knoxville Catholic
Rutger Reitmaier, Lipscomb Academy
Back
Desmond Dabbs, Greeneville
Ashton Posey, Marshall County
Amari Rodgers, Knoxville Catholic
Kentel Williams, Fulton
CLASS 5A
Lineman
Tyrel Dodson, Centennial
Maleik Gray, La Vergne
Jeremiah Jackson, Ooltewah
Gunner Osborn, Henry County
Back
Jerry Craine, Wooddale
Tee Higgins, Oak Ridge
Nate Johnson, Independence
Deuce Wallace, Sevier County
CLASS 6A
Lineman
T.D. Blackmon, Maryville
Ty Nix, Oakland
Delvin Salter, Whitehaven
Kalani Smith, Mt. Juliet
Back
Cole Copeland, Bradley Central
Taeler Dowdy, Blackman
Dillon Mitchell, White Station
Jacoby Stevens, Oakland
DII-A
Lineman
Michael Flowers, DCA
Will Lawrence, Harding Academy
Trey Smith, USJ
Jacob Still, St. George’s
Back
Clay Beathard, BGA
Chase Hayden, St. George’s
Spence Jones, FRA
Christian Saulsberry, Northpoint Christian
DII-AA
Lineman
Ben Hill, Christian Brothers
Ryan Johnson, Brentwood Academy
Bryce Mathews, Brentwood Academy
Ryan Parker, Baylor
Back
Ty Chandler, MBA
Austin Lee, Christian Brothers
Jeremiah Oatsvall, Brentwood Academy
Thomas Pickens, MUS
KICKER
Ryan Courtright, Lexington
Thomas Garrison, Columbia Academy
Crews Holt, Ravenwood
Jacob Smith, Siegel
Reach Michael Murphy at 615-259-8262 and on Twitter @Murph_TNsports.