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 28, 2011, at the Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center in Murfreesboro.  For the tenth 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 fourth 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 2011 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-seventh 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 2011 luncheon.

Mike Keith, play-by-play voice of the Tennessee Titans, will emcee the awards presentation. Live videostream of the awards will be provided for free by the TSSAA Network.  Those interested can watch the awards by going towww.TSSAANetwork.com.

2011 Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Finalists

CLASS A LINEMAN

Coltin Blevins, South Pittsburg

Tyler Coen, Gordonsville

Boston Ray, Wayne County

CLASS AA LINEMAN

Jamel Hall, Greeneville

Jarod Henderson, Austin-East

Terrell Rollins, Greeneville

CLASS AAA LINEMAN

Brett Dillard, Mt. Juliet

Jay Guillermo, Maryville

Andrew Jelks, Henry County

DII-A LINEMAN

Brewer Congleton, Knoxville Webb

Chase Hensley, USJ

Brandon Hill, St. George’s

DII-AA LINEMAN

Woody Baron, Brentwood Academy

Barrett Gouger, Baylor

Graham Shuler, Brentwood Academy

CLASS A BACK

Jajuan Lankford, South Pittsburg

Jacob Tucker, Perry County

Tyler Warbritton, Huntingdon

CLASS AA BACK

Dalton Boles, West Greene

Charlie High, CAK

Ladarius Vanlier, Maplewood

CLASS AAA BACK

Brian Kimbrow, Memphis East

I’Tavius Mathers, Blackman

Patton Robinette, Maryville

DII-A BACK

Caleb Blance, Knoxville Webb

Josh Kimberlin, SBEC

Lee Mayhall, USJ

DII-AA BACK

C.J. Beathard, BGA

Cornelius Elder, Ensworth

Jordan Wilkins, St. Benedict