The Tennessee Titans are no strangers to finding talent in their own backyard. They only had to look 180 miles to the east for sixth-round pick and defensive back, Theo Jackson.
The Tennessee Volunteers defensive back played high school ball at Overton High School in The Music City. He was a three-star recruit with other offers, including from LSU and Louisville, but chose to remain in-state and played in 11 games as a true freshman, becoming a reliable backup and contributor on special teams.
“I’m not going to lie to you: I’m going through so many emotions right now,” Jackson said to reporters after being drafted by the Titans. “But it’s the best feeling. To grow up in Nashville, go to school at Tennessee and then come back home for pro ball. I can’t even think of the words to even say right now. I’m just so excited and I’m so eager to get to work.”
