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 Division II-AAA Mr. Football was released on Oct. 15.
Here's The Tennessean's updated Mr. Football watchlist for DII-AAA entering Week
10 of the TSSAA football season.
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Ranking TSSAA Mr. Football prospects in Division II-AAA
1. David Gabriel Georges
Baylor | Senior | RB
Why chosen: Gabriel Georges isn't just the best player in DII-AAA; he's the best player in the state. In a Week 9 win over Legacy (TX) the Tennessee commit had six carries for 51 yards and three total touchdowns. Looking to repeat as Mr. Football, he's now totaled 110 carries for 1,015 yards and 19 touchdowns, along with 15 catches for 296 yards and two touchdowns.
Last week: No. 1
2. Larry Sanders II
Brentwood Academy | Senior | RB
Why chosen: At 5-foot-8, Sanders packs a punch in the Eagles' offense. Brentwood Academy was off in Week 9, but through eight games Sanders has led the Eagles with 114 carries for 761 yards and 14 touchdowns, along with 86 yards and two touchdowns receiving.
Last week: No. 2
3. Keegan Croucher
Baylor | Senior | QB
Why chosen: Croucher was 10-of-16 passing for 164 yards and two touchdowns as the Red Raiders remained undefeated with a 41-14 win over Legacy (TX) in Week 9. The Ole Miss commit has been a seamless fit in his debut season at Baylor, completing 96-of-140 passes for 1,933 yards with 20 touchdowns and one interception.
Last week: No. 4
4. Octavius Flynn
Briarcrest | Junior | RB/LB
Why chosen: Flynn has been a two-way force for the once-beaten Saints, which were on an open date in Week 9. This season he's totaled 96 carries for 702 yards and 14 touchdowns, while also catching nine passes for 141 yards and a touchdown. He's been just as impactful on defense, recording 45 tackles, seven for a loss, two forced fumbles and a sack.
Last week: No. 3
5. EJ Gibson
Ensworth | Senior | RB
Why chosen: Gibson and Ensworth enjoyed an open date in Week 9 with their toughest test of the season up next, Baylor and David Gabriel Georges coming to town. It'll give Ensworth's Mr. Football hopeful the chance to match up head-to-head with the state's top running back. On the season Gibson has rushed 182 times for 1,120 yards and nine touchdowns, while adding 88 yards receiving.
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: David Gabriel Georges holds firm in updated TSSAA Mr. Football Division II-AAA rankings
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