Team History and Awards
Alcoa High School, located in Alcoa, Tennessee, is home to the Tornadoes, proudly wearing red and white. The football program is one of the most decorated in Tennessee, holding a playoff championship record of 104–14 and dominating the state for decades.
The Tornadoes have captured a state-record 23 TSSAA state championships: 1977–1979 (Class A), 1989, 2000, 2004–2010 (Class AA/AAA), 2013 (3A), and an unprecedented 10-year consecutive streak from 2015 through 2024 (Class 3A), the longest active streak in Tennessee history.
With an all-time record of 652–251–18 over 98 seasons, Alcoa stands as a powerhouse in Tennessee high school football. The team has produced multiple Tennessee Titans Mr. Football winners, including Lineman of the Year in 2010 and 2015.
OEB Law LOVES local High School Football!
To support local youth high school football programs, OEB Law donates a $1,000 check every week to different Knoxville area high schools and we sponsor the championship games!
Team Highlights and Star Players
- Randall Cobb (WR, Class of 2007): 13-year NFL career (primarily with the Green Bay Packers), over 7,500 receiving yards and 47 touchdowns.
- Shannon Mitchell (TE, Class of 1990): Former NFL tight end for the San Diego Chargers.
- Billy Williams (WR, Class of 1992): Played briefly for the St. Louis Rams in 1996.
- Eli Owens (TE, Class of 2025): Committed to the University of Michigan; highly regarded for both blocking and receiving.
- Brandon Warren (TE, Class of 2006): Played at Tennessee and Florida State.
Meet the Team – 2026 Roster Snapshot
Head Coach: Brian Nix
Assistant Coaches: Hubert Roberson, David Baumann, Steve Bledsoe, Chris Collett, Samson Evans, Richard Gamble, Brian Gossett, Drew Harmon, Jonathan Harris, Ben Love, Tim Russell, Walker Russell, Dakota Summers, David Sweetland, Alex Taylor, Jake Warwick
Roster
| # | Player | Grade | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Jamir Dean | Sr. | WR, CB | 6’3″ | 180 lbs |
| 1 | Condis Cherry | Sr. | WR, CB | 5’9″ | 165 lbs |
| 2 | Justin Lindsey | Jr. | HB, LB | 5’10” | 200 lbs |
| 3 | Demauri Dubose | Sr. | RB, WR | 5’9″ | 145 lbs |
| 4 | Jamerius Abuhania | Sr. | WR, FS | 6’1″ | 163 lbs |
| 5 | Jennaris Henry | Jr. | OLB, RB | 6’3″ | 225 lbs |
| 6 | Lincoln Smith | Jr. | CB, WR | 5’7″ | 145 lbs |
| 7 | Landen Love | Sr. | WR, CB | 6’4″ | 160 lbs |
| 8 | Jace Boyd | Sr. | DE | 6’4″ | 240 lbs |
| 9 | Micah Jones | Sr. | RB, SS | 6’1″ | 200 lbs |
| 10 | Haynes Hawkins | Jr. | WR, SS | 6’2″ | 190 lbs |
| 11 | Mason Laster | Sr. | WR, CB | 5’11” | 170 lbs |
| 13 | Carson Murphy | Jr. | WR, DB | 5’10” | 125 lbs |
| 14 | Lucah Daugherty | Jr. | QB, MLB | 6’2″ | 180 lbs |
| 15 | Akiriyon Gilmore | So. | HB, DE | 6’1″ | 168 lbs |
| 16 | Elin Bishop | Fr. | WR, DB | 5’11” | 145 lbs |
| 17 | James Greer | So. | WR, DB | 5’10” | 165 lbs |
| 18 | Thomas Manu | Sr. | QB, SS | 5’10” | 165 lbs |
| 19 | Carson Walters | Fr. | QB | 6’4″ | 180 lbs |
| 20 | Luke Disney | Jr. | WR, FS | 6’0″ | 165 lbs |
| 21 | Isamu Rice | So. | RB, DB | 5’7″ | 155 lbs |
| 23 | T.J. Powell | Fr. | RB, ILB | 5’9″ | 175 lbs |
| 24 | Trevaur Taylor | Fr. | HB, OLB | 6’5″ | 185 lbs |
| 26 | Brodie King | So. | RB, DB | 5’9″ | 155 lbs |
| 28 | Blade Burgess | So. | RB, ILB | 5’10” | 175 lbs |
| 29 | Levi Yanez-Cato | Jr. | K | 5’6″ | 130 lbs |
| 30 | Gradie Knight | Jr. | DL | 5’8″ | 170 lbs |
| 31 | Hall Brooks | Fr. | HB, LB | 6’0″ | 200 lbs |
| 33 | Camden Rudd | Fr. | RB, LB | 5’6″ | 150 lbs |
| 34 | Jamarius Dubose | Fr. | RB, LB | 5’9″ | 160 lbs |
| 35 | Corey Manuel | Sr. | MLB | 6’0″ | 160 lbs |
| 36 | Sencere Dawson | Jr. | DE | 6’2″ | 225 lbs |
| 37 | Liam Herolaga | Jr. | MLB | 5’10” | 200 lbs |
| 39 | Elijah Larson | Fr. | WR, DB | 5’7″ | 130 lbs |
| 40 | Colt Brooker | Jr. | LB | 6’0″ | 185 lbs |
| 41 | Kingston Dawson | So. | DL | 6’0″ | 190 lbs |
| 42 | Darius Sudderth | Sr. | MLB, OLB | 6’1″ | 220 lbs |
| 43 | De’errius Singleton | So. | WR, DB | 5’8″ | 145 lbs |
| 44 | Aaron Heatherly | Sr. | TE | 6’4″ | 210 lbs |
| 45 | Cayson McIntosh | Sr. | DE | 5’9″ | 173 lbs |
| 46 | Shelton Holt | So. | OL, LB | 5’11” | 180 lbs |
| 48 | Elijah Rice | Fr. | RB, LB | 5’8″ | 150 lbs |
| 49 | Gabe Henry | Fr. | DL | 6’3″ | 220 lbs |
| 50 | Weston Davis | Sr. | G, C | 6’4″ | 295 lbs |
| 51 | Dontae Jones | Jr. | DL | 5’9″ | 220 lbs |
| 52 | Wyatt Campbell | Jr. | OL, DL | 6’5″ | 235 lbs |
| 54 | Caden Gang | Jr. | T | 6’5″ | 275 lbs |
| 55 | Marlee Watts | Sr. | T | 6’3″ | 295 lbs |
| 56 | Noah Carnegie | So. | T, G | 6’5″ | 235 lbs |
| 57 | Brady Anderson | So. | OL | 5’9″ | 175 lbs |
| 58 | Lane Ferguson | Sr. | G | 6’3″ | 255 lbs |
| 59 | Truett Whitlock | So. | OL, DL | 5’11” | 225 lbs |
| 60 | Wynn Maples | So. | OL | 6’0″ | 225 lbs |
| 61 | Emory Williams | Fr. | DL | 5’6″ | 265 lbs |
| 62 | James Hodge | So. | OL, DL | 5’7″ | 175 lbs |
| 63 | Mason Gibson | So. | DE, C | 5’10” | 180 lbs |
| 64 | Hezekiah Crawford | Fr. | OL, DL | 5’10” | 215 lbs |
| 65 | Cash Kocurek | So. | DL | 5’9″ | 175 lbs |
| 66 | Tristen Finchum | Sr. | G, DT | 5’10” | 240 lbs |
| 67 | Kamar Brown | Fr. | DL | 5’1″ | 200 lbs |
| 68 | Evan Rodgers | Jr. | C, G | 5’9″ | 253 lbs |
| 72 | Kaiden Moore | Fr. | OL, DL | 5’10” | 235 lbs |
| 73 | Walter Lindsey | Fr. | OL, DL | 5’9″ | 245 lbs |
| 75 | Luke Ayl | Fr. | OL, DL | 6’0″ | 270 lbs |
| 76 | Bryson Hawkins | Jr. | DT, OL | 5’10” | 225 lbs |
| 77 | Andrew Rothenberg | So. | OL | 6’3″ | 250 lbs |
| 78 | Mark Avery | Sr. | G, C | 6’0″ | 280 lbs |
| 79 | Barrett Tart | So. | DT | 6’0″ | 218 lbs |
| 80 | Raleigh Moore | Fr. | WR, DB | 6’0″ | 160 lbs |
| 81 | Jaxon Lewis | So. | WR, MLB | 6’2″ | 180 lbs |
| 82 | Jonathan Walden | So. | WR, DB | 5’8″ | 150 lbs |
| 83 | Casen Robinson | Fr. | WR, DB | 5’7″ | 125 lbs |
| 84 | Garrett Hawkins | Fr. | WR, DB | 5’7″ | 145 lbs |
| 85 | Deandre Cantrell | So. | WR, DB | 5’9″ | 160 lbs |
| 87 | Hunter Milsaps | Sr. | DL | 6’3″ | 190 lbs |
| 88 | Dakari Harris | So. | RB, DB | 5’7″ | 135 lbs |
| 89 | Ky Smither | Fr. | WR, DB | 5’9″ | 150 lbs |
| 90 | Owen Hoque | Fr. | K | 5’9″ | 125 lbs |
| 91 | Quinn Burke | Fr. | HB, LB | 5’10” | 155 lbs |
| 92 | Henry Gibbs | Fr. | HB, LB | 6’0″ | 165 lbs |
| 93 | Richard Meschendorf | So. | K | 6’0″ | 150 lbs |
| 95 | Zayvion Neal | So. | WR, DB | 5’7″ | 140 lbs |
| 96 | Christian Posada | Jr. | K | 5’6″ | 140 lbs |
| 97 | Russell Chambers | So. | QB | 5’9″ | 140 lbs |
| 98 | Preston Riffer | Fr. | HB, DE | 6’0″ | 185 lbs |
| 99 | Jackson Walters | Jr. | HB, DE | 6’5″ | 225 lbs |
2026 Season Schedule
(District games marked with *)
- Aug 21 – at Maryville HS (Away), 7:00 PM
- Aug 28 – at Bearden HS (Away), 7:00 PM
- Sep 4 – vs Gibbs HS* (Home)
- Sep 11 – vs West HS (Home), 7:00 PM
- Sep 18 – at Union Co. HS* (Away)
- Sep 25 – vs Fulton HS* (Home)
- Oct 2 – at South-Doyle HS* (Away), 7:00 PM
- Oct 16 – vs Heritage HS* (Home)
- Oct 23 – at Carter HS* (Away)
- Oct 30 – vs Anderson Co. HS* (Home)
Your Referrals Help The Kids
$500,000+
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Supporting East Tennessee High School Football
OEB Law LOVES local High School Football! To support local youth high school football programs, OEB Law donates a $1,000 check every week to different Knoxville area high schools and we sponsor the championship games!
OEB Law is a proud sponsor of Rivalry Thursday and BBB12’s game of the week. We love giving back to our local communities and showcasing the individual high schools around East Tennessee.
When we win, the community wins—over $500,000 reinvested in East Tennessee youth sports and education.
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