Football
Monday, December 2, 2013
2013 TN Titans' Mr. Football Winners
Murfreesboro, Tennessee, December 2, 2013 – Tennessee’s best high school football players for 2013 were recognized at the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards luncheon hosted by the Tennessee Titans.
Over 500 people, including the honorees, their families, coaches, school administrators and members of the media from all parts of the state, attended the 2013 luncheon at the Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center.
“This is such an outstanding honor for all 33 of the young men recognized today at the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards,” said Bernard Childress, Executive Director of the TSSAA. “They were here not only due to their athletic ability that they displayed on the field throughout the season, but just as much for their outstanding character and academic achievements.”
High school head coaches and members of the media nominated the finalists. A committee of statewide sports writers selected winners based on performance in the 2013 regular season. Academics and character were also taken into consideration.
The awards were presented to the top back and lineman in each of the five classifications of the Tennessee Secondary Schools Athletic Association. The top kickers in the state were also recognized. There were three finalists in this category, regardless of their school’s classification.
The Titans became sponsors of the Mr. Football Awards in 2007.
2013 Mr. Football Finalists
CLASS A LINEMAN
Tyler Bush, Huntingdon
Zach Stewart, Coalfield- Winner
Blake Zeman, Marion County
CLASS AA LINEMAN
Paul Adams, CPA- Winner
Akeem Cooperwood, Fulton
Braylon Young, Alcoa
CLASS AAA LINEMAN
Dylan Jackson, Maryville
Jack Jones, Oakland- Winner
Charles Mosley, Brighton
DII-A LINEMAN
Joe Irby, FRA
Brant Mitchell, Webb School of Knoxville- Winner
Carter Parkey, BGA
DII-AA LINEMAN
Derek Barnett, Brentwood Academy- Winner
Alex Bars, MBA
Michael Sawyers, Ensworth
CLASS A BACK
Kyle Akin, Trinity Christian
Chris Hale, Eagleville
Jajuan Lankford, South Pittsburg- Winner
CLASS AA BACK
Xavier Hawkins, Fulton
Daryl Rollins-Davis, Fulton- Winner
Ke’Shawn Vaughn, Pearl-Cohn
CLASS AAA BACK
Denzel Harding, Siegel
Josh Malone, Station Camp- Winner
Shawn Prevo, Maryville
DII-A BACK
Cole Heotis, ECS
Todd Kelly, Jr., Webb School of Knoxville- Winner
A.J. Long, Friendship Christian
DII-AA BACK
D’Andre Ferby, Ensworth- Winner
Devin Perry, MUS
C.J. Sanders, Brentwood Academy
KICKER OF THE YEAR
Rafael Gaglianone, Baylor- Winner
Aaron Medley, Marshall County
Gary Wunderlich, MUS
Over 500 people, including the honorees, their families, coaches, school administrators and members of the media from all parts of the state, attended the 2013 luncheon at the Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center.
“This is such an outstanding honor for all 33 of the young men recognized today at the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards,” said Bernard Childress, Executive Director of the TSSAA. “They were here not only due to their athletic ability that they displayed on the field throughout the season, but just as much for their outstanding character and academic achievements.”
High school head coaches and members of the media nominated the finalists. A committee of statewide sports writers selected winners based on performance in the 2013 regular season. Academics and character were also taken into consideration.
The awards were presented to the top back and lineman in each of the five classifications of the Tennessee Secondary Schools Athletic Association. The top kickers in the state were also recognized. There were three finalists in this category, regardless of their school’s classification.
The Titans became sponsors of the Mr. Football Awards in 2007.
2013 Mr. Football Finalists
CLASS A LINEMAN
Tyler Bush, Huntingdon
Zach Stewart, Coalfield- Winner
Blake Zeman, Marion County
CLASS AA LINEMAN
Paul Adams, CPA- Winner
Akeem Cooperwood, Fulton
Braylon Young, Alcoa
CLASS AAA LINEMAN
Dylan Jackson, Maryville
Jack Jones, Oakland- Winner
Charles Mosley, Brighton
DII-A LINEMAN
Joe Irby, FRA
Brant Mitchell, Webb School of Knoxville- Winner
Carter Parkey, BGA
DII-AA LINEMAN
Derek Barnett, Brentwood Academy- Winner
Alex Bars, MBA
Michael Sawyers, Ensworth
CLASS A BACK
Kyle Akin, Trinity Christian
Chris Hale, Eagleville
Jajuan Lankford, South Pittsburg- Winner
CLASS AA BACK
Xavier Hawkins, Fulton
Daryl Rollins-Davis, Fulton- Winner
Ke’Shawn Vaughn, Pearl-Cohn
CLASS AAA BACK
Denzel Harding, Siegel
Josh Malone, Station Camp- Winner
Shawn Prevo, Maryville
DII-A BACK
Cole Heotis, ECS
Todd Kelly, Jr., Webb School of Knoxville- Winner
A.J. Long, Friendship Christian
DII-AA BACK
D’Andre Ferby, Ensworth- Winner
Devin Perry, MUS
C.J. Sanders, Brentwood Academy
KICKER OF THE YEAR
Rafael Gaglianone, Baylor- Winner
Aaron Medley, Marshall County
Gary Wunderlich, MUS
