Blackman running back I’Tavius Mathers, here receiving a hand off in the Blaze's playoff game against Riverdale, named 2011 Tennessee Mr. Football. (TMP/D. Gardonia)

Tennessee’s best high school football players for 2011 were recognized at the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards luncheon hosted by the Tennessee Titans.

More than 500 people, including the honorees, their families, coaches, school administrators and members of the media from all parts of the state, attended the 2011 luncheon at the Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center.

“Today’s celebration recognizes more that the ability of these young men to play our great game of football,”  Titans Owner K.S. “Bud” Adams Jr. said.  “The young men were here because of their outstanding character and academic achievements, traits which will pave their way through life, long after their football days has passed.  I congratulate all of the Titans Mr. Football Award finalists for the outstanding manner in which they represent their school and community!”

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 2011 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. For the eighth time in the history of the award, the top kickers in the state were 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.

2011 TENNESSEE TITANS MR. FOOTBALL AWARD WINNERS

Division I, Class A Lineman: Coltin Blevins, South Pittsburg
Division I, Class A Back:  Jacob Tucker, Perry County

Division I, Class AA Lineman: Terrell Rollins, Greeneville                                               
Division I, Class AA Back: Charlie High, CAK

Division I, Class AAA Lineman : Jay Guillermo, Maryville                                        
Division I, Class AAA Back: I’Tavius Mathers, Blackman

Division II-A Lineman: Brewer Congleton, Knoxville Webb                    
Division II-A Back: Caleb Blance, Knoxville Webb
 
Division II-AA Lineman: Barrett Gouger, Baylor
Division II-AA Back: Cornelius Elder, Ensworth

Kicker of the Year: Henrique Ribeiro, Baylor