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VFL DB Cut by Titans

Former Tennessee Vols Football DB Theo Jackson Cut by Tennessee Titans
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VFL DB Cut by Titans
VFL DB Cut by Titans

The Tennessee Titans have released VFL defensive back Theo Jackson, as roster cuts continue to be announced for every NFL team today. 

Jackson's release was first reported by Justin Melo, who covers the Titans for The Draft Network. 

Jackson was selected 204th overall by the Tennessee Titans in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Jackson has seen plenty of playing time in the preseason, but the VFL did not do enough to make the final roster. 

Jackson had a solid career during five years on Rocky Top, with an excellent season. 

He recorded 190 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 12 tackles for loss, 20 quarterback hits, three interceptions with one returned for a touchdown, 20 passes defensed, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery in 56 games with 24 starts as a Vol.

During his senior season, Jackson earned second-team All-SEC honors after setting his career-high marks in tackles with (78), sacks (1.5), tackles for loss (nine), quarterback hits (12), passes defensed (12), and notching his first career pick-six for 55 yards. His 20 passes defensed ranked second in the SEC and tied for 14th in the FBS. His nine tackles for loss tied for the SEC lead among defensive backs.

Jackson will look to find another professional home/land on a practice squad as he hits free agency. 

Photo Credit: Andrew Nelles

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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.

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