Skip to main content
Volunteer Country

Breaking: Theo Jackson Selected in NFL Draft

Breaking: Theo Jackson Selected in NFL Draft
Jack Foster|
Breaking: Theo Jackson Selected in NFL Draft
Breaking: Theo Jackson Selected in NFL Draft

Theo Jackson has been selected by the Tennessee Titans at No. 204 overall in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft. 

Jackson is the fifth Vol to be selected, following Alontae Taylor (Pk. 49), Velus Jones Jr. (Pk. 71), Matthew Butler (Pk. 175) and Cade Mays (Pk. 199). Five Vols is the most to be taken in an NFL Draft since 2017, a telling stat of how much improvement year one of Josh Heupel had on the Tennessee Football program. 

Jackson is the 88th Vol to be drafted since 2000 and the 379th Vol to be selected in the NFL Draft in program history. 

Jackson stays in the state of Tennessee and will play pro ball in his hometown of Nashville, Tennessee. 

Jackson's sixth round selection comes as a bit of a surprise, as he was not on many draft boards. 

However, the VFL's ability to keep his head down and significantly improve his game–along with becoming one of the defense's main leaders–in 2021 evidently influenced the Titans enough to draft the Nashville native. 

On the field, Jackson put together a career year in 2021, like Butler and Jones Jr., totaling a career-high 78 tackles and nine TFLs, helping the Vols become one of the best teams in the nation in recording TFLs. 

Below is Jackson's career bio courtesy Tennessee Athletics. 

"Veteran defensive back out of Nashville, who provided tremendous leadership in his five seasons … Can play nickel, corner or safety and was one of the nation’s top defensive backs in his final season … Played in 56 games and made 24 starts ... Tallied 190 career tackles, 12 tackles for loss, three interceptions (one pick-six) and 20 passes defended … Member of the team’s leadership council … Graduated from Tennessee in December 2021."

Below are Jackson's career honors while he played at UT. 

2021 All-SEC Second Team (Coaches)
2021 All-SEC Third Team (Phil Steele)

Did you know Volunteer Country on SI does Podcasts? Check out the staff's latest breakdowns here.

Volunteer Country on SI is also on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Check out any of the links to ensure you do not miss any of the coverage of your favorite Tennessee teams!

You can follow the staff, Matt, Jake, Dale and Jack on Twitter by clicking any of their names.

Want the latest on national football and basketball recruiting, including Vols targets? Head over to SI All-American for the latest news, blogs, and updates about the nation's best prospects

Sports Illustrated also offers insight, information and up to the minute details for gamblers. Check it out here.

Add us as a preferred source on Google

Loading recommendations... Please wait while we load personalized content recommendations

Published
Jack Foster
JACK FOSTER

Jack is a sophomore at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville majoring in Journalism/Electronic Media. Jack grew up in Paris, Tennessee, but now spends the majority of his time in Knoxville doubling as a student and sports journalist for Volunteer Country. Jack has been a sports junkie since he was a young kid and always watched NFL football with his dad on Sundays. Jack still follows the NFL religiously, as he is an avid fantasy football player. Jack started with Volunteer Country in May of 2021 and has since helped provide full coverage of football, baseball and men's and women's basketball. Jack also works as a recurring member of WUTK's Rock Solid Sports show on Wednesdays and Fridays, and he also serves as head sports producer of The Volunteer Channel's Vol News, a student-run show at the University. When Jack is not watching or covering sports, find him on the golf course or back home spending time with his parents, younger sister and friends. Follow Jack on Twitter and Instagram by clicking "Twitter" and "Instagram" to see all of his work with Volunteer Country as well as student media.

Home/Football