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Vols’ target named Tennessee Titans Mr. Football winner

A Tennessee recruiting target wins the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football award.

Tennessee 2023 running back target DeSean Bishop was recognized for an award Tuesday.

The Karns High School (Knoxville, Tennessee) prospect was named Class 5A Tennessee Titans Mr. Football in the state of Tennessee.

Bishop rushed for 3,179 yards and 34 touchdowns on 441 carries in 12 games during the 2021 season. He also recorded two touchdown passes, 19 receptions, two receiving touchdowns and 248 receiving yards.

Tennessee offered the 5-foot-10, 188-pound prospect on June 6. He was offered by the Vols following his performance during a football camp at UT.

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Tennessee commit announced as Mr. Football semifinalist

This prospect was included in an honor given to some of the state’s top players for this season.

NASHVILLE — Each football season the Tennessee Titans award three high school players in the Volunteer State a Mr. Football Award.

The honor, based on regular season performance, is voted on by high school head coaches and media members in Tennessee.

15 semifinalists were announced by the TSSAA on Thursday, and one Tennessee commitment was included in running back Elijah Howard.

Howard plays for Baylor School in Chattanooga. The 5-foot-11, 185-pound running back is a 3-star on the 247Sports Composite and is the No. 17 player in Tennessee.

Tennessee quarterback target Ty Simpson from Westview High School is also a semifinalist.

Simpson is a 2022 quarterback from Westview High School. He is the No. 2 dual-threat signal-caller in his class and the No. 2 player in the state on the 247Sports Composite.

The three finalists for the Tennessee Titans’ Mr. Football Award will be announced on Dec. 8.