Class 1A Mr. Football: Chris Smith School: Nanih Waiya Positions: Running Back/Receiver/Cornerback Height: 5-10 Weight: 180 Class: Junior Keyed Warriors to 13-2 record and Class 1A semifinal, narrowly missing Nanih Waiya’s first trip to the championship game since 1991… for the season, carried 112 times for 1,221 yards and accounted …
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Class 3A Mr. Football: D.D. Bowie School: Morton Positions: Quarterback/Wide Receiver Height: 6-1 Weight: 197 Class: Senior Keyed the Panthers to an 8-4 record and the first round of the Class 3A playoffs… Accounted for 2,761 total yards, including 222 carries for 2,239 yards. Scored 38 TDs, highlighted by two …
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Class 4A Mr. Football: Myles Brennan School: St. Stanislaus Position: Quarterback Height: 6-4 Weight: 187 Class: Senior Led the Rock-A-Chaws to a 10-2 record and the second round of the Class 4A playoffs… Completed 275 of 399 passes for 3,982 yards with 48 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. Also rushed for …
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Class 5A Mr. Football: Jordan Murphy School: Hattiesburg Position: Wide Receiver Height: 6-1 Weight: 175 Class: Senior Sparked the Tigers to a 10-4 record and the Class 5A quarterfinals… Three-year letterman and two-year starter at receiver who also made an impact in 2016 as a free safety in key situations… …
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2016 Class 6A Mr. Football: Cam Akers School: Clinton Position: Quarterback Height: 6-0 Weight: 215 Class: Senior Has led the Arrows, 13-1, to the Class 6A State Championship game, Clinton’s first trip to the finals since 2000… Has completed 157 of 255 passes for 2,900 yards with 29 touchdowns and …
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STARKVILLE — Mississippi’s first Mr. Football awards presented by the New Orleans were handed out Thursday night at The Mill Conference Center. New Orleans broadcaster, former Pro Bowl running back and Morton High School alumnus Deuce McAllister was on hand to represent the Saints. The six recipients homored included: Class …
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Six of Mississippi’s top players will be recognized as “Mr. Football” in their respective classifications in a partnership with the New Orleans Saints, Mississippi Association of Coaches and Mississippi High School Activities Association. The New Orleans Saints “Mr. Football” selections from Class 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A, 2A and 1A will …
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