NASHVILLE, TENN. – Dec. 5, 2025 – The Tennessee Titans today announced that Jackson Kirby and Alyse Kraemer have been selected as the recipients of the inaugural High School Titan of the Year, recognizing one boy and one girl who excel on the football field and the classroom and demonstrate a commitment to making a positive impact beyond the game.

“The High School Titan of the Year was created to honor young people who embody the very best of our game, both in how they compete and how they serve. Alyse and Jackson represent the next generation of leaders who are using football as a platform to lift others, strengthen their communities, and inspire what the future of this sport can be,” said Tennessee Titans Vice President of Cause Marketing Josh Corey. “We are proud to celebrate their impact and to help build a tradition that will continue to elevate student athletes across Tennessee.”

Alyse Kraemer, a senior at Collierville High School, is a team captain and starting outside linebacker with multiple college offers to continue playing at the next level. She has averaged six tackles, two tackles for loss and two pass breakups per game for the girls flag football team.

“We are truly honored that Alyse has been recognized by the Tennessee Titans for both her on-field performance and her off-the-field achievements,” Assistant Principal Dan Holcomb said. “She is a phenomenal young woman who continues to amaze our coaching staff with her commitment, poise and leadership.”

In the classroom, Kraemer is enrolled in nine dual credit classes, holds a 4.129 GPA, and is involved in multiple other clubs such as FFA, FCA, band, gardening club and photography club.

In the community, Kraemer’s impact is vast and stretches across multiple organizations with unique missions.

Kraemer has combined her passions for horses with service, dedicating her time providing equine training to both inner city students at Southern Blues and for children and adults with disabilities at Southern Reins. In addition, Kraemer is heavily involved in church, volunteering at Sunday school, playing the flute in the worship band, and volunteering for youth trips. She has also taken a large role in the Freshman Mentor Program at Collierville High School where she works with new freshmen to help them get adjusted to making the jump to high school. She has also helped to pack food for families facing food insecurity and 10,000 homeless care kits.

“I’m really excited. We really won this as a team,” Kraemer said. “I think giving back is important to me because I know I am very blessed to be in the situation I’m in. But I’ve also seen other people’s situations and that really speaks to me. I really want to be able to give as much as I can to help those people.”

Both Kirby and Kraemer will be recognized on the field during the Titans home game on Dec. 21. Between the two winners, over $5,000 will be granted including $1,000 to each football program and $1,000 to the nonprofit of their choice.