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 2A Mr. Football was released on Oct. 13.
Here's The Tennessean's updated Mr. Football watchlist for 2A entering Week 10 of the TSSAA
football season.
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Ranking TSSAA Mr. Football prospects in Class 2A
1. Kenton Smith
Huntingdon | Senior | QB
Why chosen: The Mustangs are undefeated through eight games and enjoyed a week off on Oct. 16. Smith holds firm to his No. 1 position, having completed 30-of-46 passes for 507 yards and 13 touchdowns, while rushing 108 times for 969 yards and 16 touchdowns.
Last week: No. 1
2. Dallas Covington
East Nashville | Senior | QB
Why chosen: The Western Kentucky commit moved up to the No. 2 spot after an impressive Week 9 game. Covington was 8-of-9 passing for 265 yards and four touchdowns as East Nashville cruised past Hickman County on Oct. 16. He's now completed 77-of-105 passes for 1,638 yards with 19 touchdowns and an interception, while rushing 58 times for 643 yards and five touchdowns.
Last week: No. 3
3. Jamarkus Pittman
MASE | Senior | DL
Why chosen: The Phoenix defensive tackle, and Ole Miss commit, had a week off and will face Memphis Business on Oct. 22. Pittman has racked up 44 tackles with an impressive 27 for a loss, 12 sacks and an interception returned 85 yards for a touchdown.
Last week: No. 2
4. Zaiden Humphrey
Marion County | Senior | ATH
Why chosen: Marion County had an open week on Oct. 16. Humphrey maintains his No. 4 ranking, leading the undefeated Warriors with 70 carries for 586 yards and 14 touchdowns, along with 23 catches for 335 yards and three touchdowns. On defense he’s recorded 43 tackles, four pass break ups, three TFLs and a fumble recovery.
Last week: No. 4
5. Kason Young
East Robertson | Senior | QB
Why chosen: Young is trying to guide East Robertson back to the 2A state championship. His team faces Greenwood (Kentucky) on Oct. 6 after having Week 9 off. He's completed 89-of-123 passes for 1,568 yards with 22 touchdowns and three interceptions for the 8-0 squad. He's also rushed 35 times for 308 yards and five touchdowns.
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: Updated TSSAA Mr. Football in Class 2A sees a Middle Tennessee QB move up
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