Craig Tutt from Oakland High School has been named a local semifinalist for the 2024 Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards, highlighting his exceptional performance during the regular season.
Tutt showcased his versatility during the regular season, tallying 748 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns on 73 carries. He added 209 yards and three touchdowns on 10 receptions. With 191 kickoff return yards, averaging nearly 32 yards per return, Tutt accumulated an impressive 1,231 all-purpose yards.
The semifinalists were selected by a committee of statewide sports writers based on their performance during the 2024 regular season, with academics and character also taken into consideration. High school head coaches and members of the media were involved in nominating the finalists.
The Tennessee Titans have released five semifinalists for each classification, as well as for the Kicker of the Year category. Division I includes six classifications, while Division II is divided into three.
On Tuesday, November 26, at 6:30pm CT/7:30pm ET, Mike Keith and Titans head coach Brian Callahan will announce the three finalists for each award. This announcement will be streamed on the Tennessee Titans website, app, and social media channels at 7pm CT/8pm ET. The finalists will be invited to the awards luncheon at Nissan Stadium, where the winners will be revealed.
The prestigious awards ceremony will take place on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, recognizing the top football players in nine classifications of the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA). Additionally, the state’s top kicker will be honored with a Mr. Football Award, regardless of classification.
“We are very excited and appreciative about being involved with the Tennessee Titans for the 18th consecutive year,” stated Mark Reeves, Executive Director of the TSSAA. “They have helped make the recognition of these 50 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 have meant a great deal to the member schools of the TSSAA.”
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Mr. Football Awards, which celebrate Tennessee’s best high school football talent. Winners in each category will receive a Mr. Football trophy, while the two other finalists will be honored with plaques. Semifinalists who do not advance will receive certificates.
Mike Keith, the play-by-play voice of the Tennessee Titans, will serve as the emcee for the awards presentation. A live video stream of the ceremony will be available on the Titans website.
2024 Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Semifinalists
DIVISION I, CLASS 1A
Nate Adams, Clay County
Ja’mychal Buckner, South Pittsburg
DaYon Cooper, South Pittsburg
Bennett McDougal, Whitwell
Tate Surber, McKenzie
DIVISION I, CLASS 2A
Gray Eubanks, Huntingdon
Andrew Johnson, Fairley
Jaydon Peete, Milan
Sam Pickett, Marion County
Kason William Young, East Robertson
DIVISION I, CLASS 3A
Eli Graf, Alcoa
Radarious Jackson, Sheffield
Eli Owens, Alcoa
Graham Simpson, Westview
Skylan Smith, Covington
DIVISION I, CLASS 4A
Bronzden Chaffin, Upperman
Waylon LaRue, Anderson County
Tripp Pinion, White County
Carson Quillen, Greeneville
Tyler Thompson, Marshall County
DIVISION I, CLASS 5A
Brenden Anes, Page
Eric Hazzard, Page
Cooper Newman, Sevier County
Kelvin Perkins, Southwind
Tay Starks, Munford
DIVISION I, CLASS 6A
Kannon Burroughs, Green Hill
Samuel Iroh, Collierville
Miles Reding, Kirkwood
Donovan Starr, Ravenwood
Craig Tutt, Oakland
DIVISION II, CLASS A
Mitchell Cash Carey, DCA
Jared Curtis, Nashville Christian
Nix Fullen, Tipton-Rosemark
Jay’len Mosley, Jackson Christian
Brayden Waller, Trinity Christian
DIVISION II, CLASS AA
Hutson Chance, CPA
David Green, Boyd Buchanan
Kaedyn Marable, BGA
Noah Spencer, USJ
Terrion Thomas, Knoxville Grace
DIVISION II, CLASS AAA
Briggs Cherry, Baylor
David Gabriel Georges, Baylor
Tyreek King, Knoxville Catholic
George MacIntyre, Brentwood Academy
Ethan Utley, Ensworth
KICKER OF THE YEAR
Elliott Arnold, McCallie
London Bironas, Brentwood Academy
Philippe LaForge, Baylor
Ethan Lane, Boyd Buchanan
Dylan Stooksbury, Powell
