As we head into the final weeks of the TSSAA football regular season, the races for the state's top individual honor are beginning to come into view.
Every year the TSSAA names a Tennessee Titans Mr. Football in each classification, as well as a Kicker of the Year, based on performances throughout the regular season along with academics and character.
For the remainder of the regular season, each week, The Tennessean will rank the top five players on our Mr. Football watchlist for every classification, highlighting the athletes we believe have the best shot of claiming the award in December.
Our first ranking for Class 3A Mr. Football was released on Oct. 13.
Here's The Tennessean's updated Mr. Football watchlist for 3A entering Week 10 of the TSSAA
football season.
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Ranking TSSAA Mr. Football prospects in Class 3A
1. Graham Simpson
Westview | Junior | QB
Why chosen: While Westview continues to dominate opponents on the defensive side, allowing only one team to score more than seven points in the past six games, the offense continues to be molded by the play of Graham Simpson. The reigning Class 3A Mr. Football winner has thrown for 1,527 yards with 22 touchdowns and two interceptions. The Chargers had an off week on Oct. 16.
Last week: No. 1
2. Asa Barnes
Westview | Senior | Senior
Why chosen: Barnes committed to Tennessee football at the end of July and has made it a point to showcase his skillset every Friday this Fall. He's rushed for 923 yards and 17 touchdowns while adding 232 yards and two touchdowns receiving.
Last week: No. 2
3. Dion Edwards
Tyner Academy | Junior | WR/DB
Why chosen: Tyner Academy also had Week 9 off but the four-star Edwards, with offers from schools like Ohio State and Georgia, has 32 catches for 538 yards and seven TDs. On defense he has 30 tackles, three for a loss, 12 pass break ups, a sack and a forced fumble while guiding the Rams to a No. 3 ranking in the TSWA statewide football poll.
Last week: No. 3
4. Quincy Mitchell
Forrest | Junior | RB
Why chosen: Forrest had the week off on Oct. 16 and will face a big test vs Giles County on Oct. 23. Giles County's defnese will focus on Mitchell who has 98 carries for 1,455 yards and 25 touchdowns, along with 20 receptions for 258 yards and three touchdowns.
Last week: No. 4
5. JaDarius Hinton
Tyner Academy | Senior | RB
Why chosen: Hinton has been Tyner's workhorse out of the backfield with 844 yards rushing and 12 touchdowns. He'll put those offensive numbers to the test when Tyner faces Brainerd on Oct. 23. Defensively Hinton has 40 tackles, four for a loss, four pass break ups, an interception, a sack, a forced fumble and a defensive touchdown.
Last week: No. 5
Do you have a player worthy of Mr. Football consideration? Email hcampbell@usatodayco.com with the athlete's information and season stats to be considered for our watchlist.
This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Graham Simpson still holds top spot in updated TSSAA Mr. Football Class 3A rankings
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