Gallery: TSSAA high school football, Top returning Jackson area quarterbacks for 2021

Westview's Ty Simpson (6) battles against South Gibson's Ty Schrotberger (8) at Hardy M. Graham Stadium in Martin, Tenn., Friday, Oct. 2, 2020.

Julie Simpson claps as her son, Westview junior quarterback Ty Simpson, announces his college football commitment to Alabama at Westview High School in Martin, Tenn., Friday, Feb. 26, 2021. Simpson, a five-star prospect for the Class of 2022, is the No. 3 rated pro-style quarterback in the country according to the 247Sports Composite.

Westview's Ty Simpson (6) looks to pass South Gibson's Trent Austin (7) during the second quarter at Hardy M. Graham Stadium in Martin, Tenn., Friday, Oct. 2, 2020.

Westview's Ty Simpson (6) passes against South Gibson during the third quarter at Hardy M. Graham Stadium in Martin, Tenn., Friday, Oct. 2, 2020.

South Side's Cole Britton (14) throws the ball to his teammate against Haywood at South Side Stadium in Jackson, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020.

South Side's Cole Britton(14) looks to throw the ball to an open teammate against Haywood at South Side Stadium in Jackson, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020.

South Side's Cole Britton (14) reaches to attempt a touch down but is stopped by Haywood's Anthony Brewer (25) at South Side Stadium in Jackson, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020.

South Side's Cole Britton (14) drops back to pass against Chester County in a Region 6-4A contest during a Week 3 football game at Chester County on Sept. 4, 2020.

South Side's Cole Britton (14) drops back to pass against Chester County in a Region 6-4A contest during a Week 3 football game at Chester County on Sept. 4, 2020.

McKenzie's Jackson Cassidy (11) runs the ball against Peabody during a Class 2A quarterfinal playoff game at Peabody on Nov. 20, 2020.

McKenzie's Jackson Cassidy (11) throws the ball down the field against Peabody during a Class 2A quarterfinal playoff game at Peabody on Nov. 20, 2020.

McKenzie's Jackson Cassidy (11) scrambles against Dresden during a Week 8 football game at McKenzie on Oct. 9, 2020.

McKenzie's Jackson Cassidy (11) runs up the field against Dresden during a Week 8 football game at McKenzie on Oct. 9, 2020.

McKenzie's Jackson Cassidy (11) throws the ball to a teammate against Peabody at Rebel Stadium in McKenzie, Tenn., Friday, Sept. 4, 2020. This is the third week of football.

Waverly's Curtis Daniel (5) tries to tackle Peabody's Sam Driggers (16) during a Class 2A semifinal game at Peabody on Nov. 27, 2020.

Peabody's Sam Driggers (16) drops back to pass against McKenzie during a Class 2A quarterfinal playoff game at Peabody on Nov. 20, 2020.

Peabody's Sam Driggers (16) throws the ball to an open player during a game at Walter Kilzer Stadium in Trenton, Tenn., Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020.

Peabody's Sam Driggers (16) practices his passes before playing against the team's region rivals, McKenzie, at Rebel Stadium in McKenzie, Tenn., Friday, Sept. 4, 2020. This is the third week of football.

Peabody's Sam Driggers (16) looks to throw the ball against Milan's team at the new Johnnie Hale Stadium in Milan, Tenn., Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020.

Dresden's Tatum Oliver (1) looks for an open receiver against McKenzie during a Week 8 football game at McKenzie on Oct. 9, 2020.

Dresden's Tatum Oliver (1) drops back to pass against McKenzie during a Week 8 football game at McKenzie on Oct. 9, 2020.

Dresden's Tatum Oliver (1) drops back to pass against Greenfield during a Week 5 football game at Greenfield on Sept. 18, 2020.

Dresden's Tatum Oliver (1) tries to get rid of the ball before being tackled by McKenzie's Jordan Woods (52) during a Week 8 football game at McKenzie on Oct. 9, 2020.

Dresden's Tatum Oliver (1) passes the ball against West Carroll during a Week 4 high school football game at Dresden on Sept. 11, 2020.

Milan's Hayden Sullivan (5) looks for an opening to throw during the third quarter of the Class 3A BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game against Alcoa at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 4, 2020.

Milan's Hayden Sullivan (5) runs up the field against Pearl-Cohn during a Class 3A semifinal at Johnnie Hale Stadium on Nov. 27, 2020.

Milan's Hayden Sullivan (5) runs the ball up the field against Pearl-Cohn during a Class 3A semifinal at Johnnie Hale Stadium on Nov. 27, 2020.

Milan's Hayden Sullivan (5) drops back to pass against South Gibson during a Class 3A quarterfinal playoff game at Johnnie Hale Stadium on Nov. 20, 2020.

Milan's Hayden Sullivan (5) looks for an opening against Hardin County at Johnnie Hale Stadium in Milan, Tenn., Friday, Oct. 23, 2020.

North Side's DeMahri Wallace (2) throws a pass against South Side during a Week 11 football game at South Side on Oct. 30, 2020.

North Side's DeMahri Wallace (2) throws a pass against South Side during a Week 11 football game at South Side on Oct. 30, 2020.

North Side's DeMahri Wallace (2) tries to get away from the tackle of South Side's TJ Hartshaw (11) during a Week 11 football game at South Side on Oct. 30, 2020.

North Side's DeMahri Wallace (2) passes the ball down the field against South Side during a Week 11 football game at South Side on Oct. 30, 2020.

North Side's DeMahri Wallace (2) passes the ball down the field against South Side during a Week 11 football game at South Side on Oct. 30, 2020.

Chester County's Tony Washington (9) throws the ball against South Side in a Region 6-4A contest during a Week 3 football game at Chester County on Sept. 4, 2020.

Chester County's Tony Washington (9) scrambles against South Side in a Region 6-4A contest during a Week 3 football game at Chester County on Sept. 4, 2020.

Chester County's Tony Washington (9) runs during a Week 2 high school football game at Chester County on Aug. 27, 2020.

Chester County's Tony Washington (9) drops back to pass against Jackson Christian during a Week 2 high school football game at Chester County on Aug. 27, 2020.