Emmett Johnson, a running back / strong safety from Academy of Holy Angels was named Mr. Football for 2021 by the Minnesota Football Coaches Association (MFCA). The award was presented at the Mr. Football Banquet on Sunday December 5 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis Park Place Hotel in St. Louis Park.
The Academy of Holy Angels Stars are members of the Suburban District, Red Sub-District and MSHSL Class 4A.
First presented in 2004, the Mr. Football Award is an annual award recognizing Minnesota’s best high school football player. The Mr. Football Award is co-sponsored by the Minnesota Football Coaches Association and the Minnesota Vikings.
Emmett Johnson is the 18th player to receive the Mr. Football Award and the first from Academy of Holy Angels. His head coach was Jim Gunderson.
Here are Jim Gunderson’s comments about Emmett Johnson:
“Emmett Johnson is a well-rounded individual who is able to build solid and trusting relationships amongst his peers and was elected a 2-time captain in football, basketball and 1 X captain in Track. Emmett is one of the most driven, humble and charismatic people we have ever had in the program. Throughout high school, Emmett always placed team values ahead of individual recognition and success. He plays both offense and defense and just makes plays. God has blessed Emmett with the best skill set I have ever seen at Holy Angels.”
Here are some highlights from Emmett Johnson’s outstanding 2021 season and his high school football career:
Honors and Awards:
- 2-time Team Most Valuable Player
- 3-time All District selection
- 2-time District Most Valuable Player
- 2-time Kare 11 All-Metro selection
- Star Tribune First Team All-Metro selection
- Star Tribune Metro Player of the Year (2021)
- South All-Star Team selection (2021)
- Minnesota Vikings All-State selection
2021 Statistics
Offense
- 326 carries for 2484 yards
- 41 touchdowns
- 42 total touchdowns
- 7 receptions for 51 yards
- 2733 all-purpose yards
Defense
- 71 tackles
- 10 tackles for loss
- 2 interceptions
- 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery
Special Teams
- 3 punt returns for 28 yards
- 4 kickoff returns for 181 yards and one touchdown
Career Statistics:
- 623 carries
- 4697 yards
- 62 touchdowns
- 66 total touchdowns
- 26 receptions for 290 yards
- 5868 all-purpose yards.
- 138 tackles
- 15 tackles for loss
- 3 interceptions
- 2 forced fumbles,
- 1 fumble recovery
The other nine finalists for the 2021 Mr. Football Award in alphabetical order were:
| Name | School | Position | Sub-District | Class |
| Jack Boyle | Chaska | RB | Suburban-White | 5A |
| TJ Chiabotti | North Woods | RB/LB | Northeast-Silver | 1A |
| Connor Develice | Andover | QB | North Central-Black | 5A |
| Eli Gillman | Dassel-Cokato | RB/CB/KR | East Central-South | 3A |
| Ryan Haley | Mankato West | RB/LB | Big Southeast-Red | 5A |
| Lucas Heyer | Hill-Murray | OL/DL | Suburban-Grey | 4A |
| Kristen Hoskins | Alexandria Area | WR/RB/KR | North Central-Red | 5A |
| Derrick Jameson Jr. | Maple Grove | RB/KR | Metro Gold-North | 6A |
| Drew Kittelson | Blooming Prairie | QB/CB | Mid Southeast-White | 2A |
Congratulations to all of the 2021 Mr. Football finalists.
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