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Watch: Vols Senior DB Has Pick Six On Senior Day

The Vols' senior defensive back Theo Jackson took a Mike Wright pass to the house on Vanderbilt's first drive on Senior Day.

Jack Foster

The Tennessee Vols got on the scoreboard lightning fast against Vanderbilt with a touchdown.

But this time it was not because of the offense.

Vols' defensive back Theo Jackson made a perfect read on a Mike Wright pass on a 2nd-and-2 and took it to the house for six. Jackson fittingly had his best play of the year on Senior Day, too. 

The interception marks the first for the Nashville native this season. 

The Vols currently lead Vanderbilt 7-0 with seven minutes remaining in the first quarter.

Jackson said the following on his emotions heading into his last game as a Vol in Neyland.

“Right now, it’s bittersweet. I’ve been here for a while. I’ve enjoyed my time but also, I feel like I haven’t done enough still. Running through the T for the last time is going to be fun, but it’s also going to be a little bit of emotion. It will be alright.”

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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.

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