Ten Tennessee high school football players are celebrating being named winners of the 2022 Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Award. The honorees were saluted during a luncheon Wednesday at Nissan Stadium.
“This is such an outstanding honor for all 30 of the young men recognized today at the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards,” said Mark Reeves, Executive Director of the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association. “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.”
“For decades, the Titans have made supporting high school and youth football programs a top priority. The athletes being honored today represent some of the most talented across the state – not only showing determination on-the-field, but also demonstrating tremendous character off-the-field,” said Burke Nihill, Titans President and CEO. “We are proud to support the Mr. Football Awards and highlight these incredible men who will be the leaders of tomorrow.”
The awards, sponsored by the Titans since 2007, were presented to the top football players in each of the nine classifications of the TSSAA. The top kickers in the state were also recognized. There were three finalists in this category, regardless of their school’s classification.
2022 TENNESSEE TITANS MR. FOOTBALL AWARD WINNERS
Division I, Class 1A: Jackson Cassidy, McKenzie
Division I, Class 2A: Josh Jackson, Tyner
Division I, Class 3A: Lance Williams, Alcoa
Division I, Class 4A: Marcellus Jackson, Fulton
Division I, Class 5A: De’Sean Bishop, Karns
Division I, Class 6A: Arion Carter, Smyrna
Division II, Class A: D.J. Merriweather, Clarksville Academy
Division II, Class AA: Maureice “Junior” Sherrill, Lipscomb Academy
Division II, Class AAA: Marcel Reed, Montgomery Bell Academy
KICKER OF THE YEAR: Oziel Hernandez, Germantown
