NEW YORK -Tennessee defensive lineman Malik Jackson (2010-11) became the Vols' 330th all-time NFL Draft selection when the Denver Broncos chose him in the fifth round with the 137th overall pick Saturday at Radio Music City Hall in New York.

Tennessee, which has produced the SEC's most NFL draft picks and the seventh most of any school nationally, saw Jackson become the third UT defensive lineman taken since 2009, joining first-rounders Dan Williams (2010) and Robert Ayers (2009).

Ayers was also a Broncos' selection and is still on the Denver roster. Jackson also joins former Vols Britton Colquitt and Peyton Manning in Denver.

Jackson is the 63rd Vol drafted since 2000, which currently ranks second in the conference and fifth nationally, including 14 other defensive linemen. Four of those Vols' defensive linemen (Shaun Ellis, Justin Harrell, Rashad Moore and Darwin Walker) have played in the Super Bowl.

Jackson, who played in the Senior Bowl in late January, was named to the All-SEC First Team by the media in 2011 and the All-SEC Second Team by the coaches.

Also a 2010 AP All-SEC second team honoree, Jackson led the Vols in tackles for loss (11), sacks (2.5) and quarterback hurries (10). His 56 tackles were a career-high, ranked tied for third on the team and positioned him as one of just two defensive linemen to rank in the SEC's top 50 in tackles per game with an average of 4.6 each outing, placing 50th.

The Northridge, Calif., native was one of seven Vols with multiple pass breakups (2), while also forcing a fumble. His 11 TFLs ranked 12th in the SEC.

JACKSON DRAFT QUOTES FROM DENVER
On where he will play on the defensive line
"I believe they project me to play defensive end."

On how comfortable he is playing on the outside
"I'm really comfortable. That's what I played at the University of Southern California before I transferred. I've been really working at the defensive end area this offseason. I feel really comfortable about this and I feel really good. I'm just ready to go in there and compete for a job."

On his skills as a pass rusher
"I feel that some of my strengths are my arm length--I have really good lengthy arms and I feel that I can use them well. I've got good feet to come up off the edge. I'm pretty knowledgeable about pass rush moves. I pretty much feel that I'm an all-around good defensive end. There are some skills I know I need to work on so I'm ready to get up to Denver and have them check me out, see how I look, and see if they have something I can work on."

On if he knows former University of Tennessee DE Robert Ayers
"I don't know him. He was there before I got there. I'm interested to get to know another UT grad and UT football player and it's exciting."

On his current weight
"I'm at 285 right now."

On his playing weight last season
"I played at like 267. I kind of felt a little small at D-tackle in the SEC, but I just realized it's all about technique and going out there wanting to really know what you're doing. That's what I did and feel like I started to get an upper edge on plays, but I feel really good at 285. I've been working out at it, and I feel really good. "

On leaving Southern California for Tennessee
"It was because I felt like I needed another home. I just wasn't really happy at USC after Pete Carroll left, and I took my talents somewhere else to really show what I have to the next level, and I did and it worked out perfectly for me. I couldn't be happier."

On joining a locker room with several Tennessee Volunteers
"I feel like we've some good Tennessee guys, so hopefully they'll be welcoming me with open arms and I'm pretty excited to play with those kinds of guys."

 

 

JACKSON DRAFT NOTES

Second pick in the fifth round and 137th overall Heading to the Denver Broncos, Jackson joins former Vols DE Robert Ayers, P Britton Colquitt and QB Peyton Manning, 330rd NFL draft pick from UT, which ranks as the most among SEC schools and seventh nationally 30th defensive lineman taken in this year's NFL Draft 63rd Vol drafted since 2000, which currently ranks second in the SEC and fifth nationally

BY: ANDREW LENTZ
UTSports.com

INDIANAPOLIS - Former Tennessee defensive lineman Malik Jackson stepped on the football field Monday with something to prove, much like he did at Neyland Stadium time and time again over the past two seasons.

Except this time, it was inside the home of the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium for the NFL Combine.

"It was a great experience," Jackson said. "I was just happy that I could come down here with the top prospects in the 2012 NFL Draft and show what I have to offer. I'm glad I had a chance to talk to these teams and let them know who I was and what I have to offer to their franchise."

Jackson posted a 4.91 in the 40-yard dash, recorded 25 reps on the bench press and tallied a 28-inch vertical jump, among other results, but it was his ability to speak about his game that impressed teams the most.

"The biggest thing I felt like I did was talked football, good football with them," Jackson said. "Being with Coach Dooley's staff, they taught me a lot about football and how to not only go out there and play football, but how to go out there and talk football. (The teams) liked the way I knew what I was talking about, knew my plays and knew what to do in certain situations."

Named to the All-SEC first team by the media in 2011 and the second team by the coaches, Jackson led the Vols in tackles for loss (11) sacks (2.5) and quarterback hurries (10).

Parlaying his career-high 56 tackles in 2011 into a Senior Bowl appearance in January, Jackson looks at the opportunities afforded to him while wearing orange as critical to where he's at now in the NFL Draft process.

"If I didn't go to Tennessee or do what I did at Tennessee, I wouldn't really be in this position," Jackson said. "Tennessee helped me so much in what I wanted to do. It offered me a new home to show my skills on a different stage and different level in the SEC in a top-notch environment.

"I just thank Coach Dooley and his staff for giving me the opportunity. I'm just happy I went there because I don't think it could've worked out any better."

While most players go to the NFL Combine to showcase what they've learned, the former Vol used the experience to continue learning.

"Be humble and work hard," Jackson said of the lesson he received. "There are a thousand guys out here that look just like you or have just as much ability as you. You have to stand out from each and every one of them. I just worked hard in everything I tried to do. You just have to go out there, be your best and be you."

For Jackson, that's never been a problem.

JACKSON'S NFL COMBINE RESULTS
40-yard Dash: 4.91 sec
Bench Press: 25 reps
Vertical Jump: 28.0 inch
Broad Jump: 105.0 inch
3-cone Drill: 7.38 sec
20-yard Shuttle: 4.41 sec

INDIANAPOLIS - Former Tennessee football players defensive lineman Malik Jackson and running back Tauren Poole will participate in the NFL Combine, Feb. 22-28, which officially begins Wednesday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Jackson and Poole, among more than 300 prospects invited to the annual event, will showcase their skills in front of executives, coaches, scouts and doctors from all 32 NFL teams as they conduct an intense, four-day job interview in advance of the NFL Draft.

Drills include the 40-yard dash, bench press, vertical jump, broad jump, three cone drill and shuttle run.

Poole is scheduled to arrive Thursday and participate in workouts Sunday, while Jackson is slated for a Friday arrival and will endure drills Monday.

Complete coverage of the NFL Combine, including live video, photos and results can be found via the links above as Jackson will wear uniform "DL26" for the Combine while Poole will be in "RB23."

Jackson earned the invite after playing in the Senior Bowl in late January. He was named to the All-SEC First Team by the media in 2011 and in the All-SEC Second Team by the coaches.

Jackson, also a 2010 AP All-SEC second team honoree, led the Vols in tackles for loss (11), sacks (2.5) and quarterback hurries (10). His 56 tackles were a career-high, ranked tied for third on the team and positioned him as one of just two defensive linemen to rank in the SEC's top 50 in tackles per game with an average of 4.6 each outing, placing 50th.

The Northridge, Calif., native was one of seven Vols with multiple pass breakups (2), while also forcing a fumble. His 11 TFLs ranked 12th in the SEC.

 

Poole heads to the Combine after playing in the East-West Shrine game where he earned the Pat Tillman Award.

Poole ran for 1,883 yards in his career at Tennessee, playing in 49 games. He scored 16 touchdowns in his career including five as a senior in 2011. He gained 693 yards this past season while catching 21 balls for 164 yards. He gained 100 rushing yards on three occasions this past season with a season-best 107 vs. Vanderbilt (11/19) in addition to 101 vs. Buffalo (10/1) and 100 vs. Cincinnati.

Poole was a 2011 preseason member of the Doak Walker and Maxwell Watch Lists in addition to being a candidate for the Lowe's Senior Class Award.

As a junior, Poole earned AP All-SEC Honorable Mention accolades starting all 13 games and gaining 1,034 yards on 204 carries. He scored 11 touchdowns and gained 100 yards on six occasions to tie for the lead in the SEC. His 1,000-yard season was the 16th in UT history and his total of 1,034 ranks 14th on the single-season list. Poole gained a career-high 162 rushing yards against Oregon (9/11/10).

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Tennessee defensive lineman Malik Jackson and tailback Tauren Poole have been invited to the NFL Combine set for Feb. 22-28 in Indianapolis.

» NFL COMBINE INVITE LIST

 

Jackson earned the invite after playing in the Senior Bowl in late January. He was named to the All-SEC First Team by the media in 2011 and in the All-SEC Second Team by the coaches.

Jackson, also a 2010 AP All-SEC second team honoree, led the Vols in tackles for loss (11), sacks (2.5) and quarterback hurries (10). His 56 tackles were a career-high, ranked tied for third on the team and positioned him as one of just two defensive linemen to rank in the SEC's top 50 in tackles per game with an average of 4.6 each outing, placing 50th.

The Northridge, Calif., native was one of seven Vols with multiple pass breakups (2), while also forcing a fumble. His 11 TFLs rank 12th in the SEC.

 

Poole heads to the Combine after playing in the East-West Shrine game where he earned the Pat Tillman Award.

Poole ran for 1,883 yards in his career at Tennessee, playing in 49 games. He scored 16 touchdowns in his career including five as a senior in 2011. He gained 693 yards this past season while catching 21 balls for 164 yards. He gained 100 rushing yards on three occasions this past season with a season-best 107 vs. Vanderbilt (11/19) in addition to 101 vs. Buffalo (10/1) and 100 vs. Cincinnati.

Poole was a 2011 preseason member of the Doak Walker and Maxwell Watch Lists in addition to being a candidate for the Lowe's Senior Class Award.

As a junior, Poole named AP All-SEC Honorable Mention accolades starting all 13 games and gaining 1,034 yards on 204 carries. He scored 11 touchdowns and gained 100 yards on six occasions to tie for the lead in the SEC. His 1,000-yard season was the 16th in UT history and his total of 1,034 ranks 14th on the single-season list. Poole gained a career-high 162 rushing yards against Oregon (9/11/10).

Jackson will wear uniform "DL26" for the Combine while Poole will be in "RB23."

Last season Vols' receiver Denarius Moore and tight end Luke Stocker were invited to the Combine and both were selected in the NFL Draft.

Vols defensive lineman Malik Jackson has been added to the Senior Bowl roster for this Saturday's game in Mobile, Ala. He is the 118th Vol all-time to play in the prestigious game.

The 2011 game is set for 3 p.m. Central time (4 p.m. ET) on Saturday, Jan. 28, in Mobile's Ladd-Peebles Stadium. The game and all practices will be televised live by NFL Network.

The defensive lineman was named to the All-SEC First Team by the media in 2011 and in the All-SEC Second Team by the coaches.

Jackson, also a 2010 AP All-SEC second team honoree, led the Vols in tackles for loss (11), sacks (2.5) and quarterback hurries (10). His 56 tackles were a career-high, ranked tied for third on the team and positioned him as one of just two defensive linemen to rank in the SEC's top 50 in tackles per game with an average of 4.6 each outing, placing 50th.

The Northridge, Calif., native was one of seven Vols with multiple pass breakups (2), while also forcing a fumble. His 11 TFLs rank 12th in the SEC.

KNOXVILLE - For the 19th-consecutive year, Tennessee is represented on the Coaches' All-SEC second team, as senior defensive lineman Malik Jackson and sophomore wide receiver Da'Rick Rogers were named to the squad Tuesday.

The 18th time UT has had multiple players on the Coaches' second team roster, the honors come a day after the duo was selected to The Associated Press All-SEC first team.

Jackson, also a 2010 AP All-SEC second team honoree, led the Vols in tackles for loss (11), sacks (2.5) and quarterback hurries (10). His 56 tackles were a career-high, ranked tied for third on the team and positioned him as one of just two defensive linemen to rank in the SEC's top 50 in tackles per game with an average of 4.6 each outing, placing 50th.

The Northridge, Calif., native was one of seven Vols with multiple pass breakups (2), while also forcing a fumble. His 11 TFLs rank 12th in the SEC.

Rogers, UT's first wide receiver selection to the Coaches' second team since Donte' Stallworth and Kelley Washington in 2001, leads the SEC with 67 receptions, 1,040 receiving yards and six 100-yard games, while his nine TDs rank second.

His performance placed him in the top 10 of Tennessee's record book in all four categories. His 100-yard games were tied for the third-most in a season, while his receiving yards were fifth, his receptions were sixth and his touchdown figure ranked seventh.

The Calhoun, Ga., native became just the third wide receiver in Tennessee history to record multiple double-digit reception games in a single season, matching his career-high with 10 against Cincinnati and Vanderbilt.

Tennessee has now had 175 Vols named to the All-SEC second team for a total of 247 selections.

Tennessee is represented by multiple student-athletes on The Associated Press All-SEC first team for the 38th time in school history, as senior defensive lineman Malik Jackson and sophomore wide receiver Da'Rick Rogers were selected to the squad Monday.

Tennessee is one of just six SEC schools to have two or more players on the league's first team (Alabama, Arkansas, LSU, Georgia and South Carolina), as Jackson and Rogers earned their first selections to the prestigious roster.

Jackson, a 2010 AP All-SEC second team honoree, led the Vols in tackles for loss (11), sacks (2.5) and quarterback hurries (10). His 56 tackles were a career-high, ranked tied for third on the team and positioned him as one of just two defensive linemen to rank in the SEC's top 50 in tackles per game with an average of 4.6 each outing, placing 50th.

The Northridge, Calif., native was one of seven Vols with multiple pass breakups (2), while also forcing a fumble. His 11 TFLs rank 12th in the SEC.

Rogers, UT's first wide receiver selection to the AP's first team since Robert Meachem in 2006, leads the SEC with 67 receptions, 1,040 receiving yards and six 100-yard games, while his nine TDs rank second.

One of just five sophomores honored, including one of two on the offensive list, his performance placed him in the top 10 of Tennessee's record book in all four categories. His 100-yard games were tied for the third-most in a season, while his receiving yards were fifth, his receptions were sixth and his touchdown figure ranked seventh.

The Calhoun, Ga., native became just the third wide receiver in Tennessee history to record multiple double-digit reception games in a single season, matching his career-high with 10 against Cincinnati and Vanderbilt.

Tennessee has now had 172 Vols named to the All-SEC first team for a total of 349 selections.

For just the 11th time in school history, multiple players were found on the SEC's Players of the Week list. Senior DL Malik Jackson earned SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week, while freshman LB Curt Maggitt was awarded SEC Freshman of the Week honors, the league office announced Monday.

Recognized for their performances in Tennessee's 27-24 overtime win over Vanderbilt on Saturday, Jackson and Maggitt became the first Tennessee duo to be honored by the SEC in the same week since Eric Berry and Jerod Mayo in 2007.

In the win, Jackson recorded six tackles, including 1.5 for a loss of 16, a forced fumble and a pair of quarterback hurries. His forced fumble, which was returned by junior defensive back Rod Wilks to the Vanderbilt 25, set up Tennessee's first touchdown.

Jackson leads the Vols with nine tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks and 10 quarterback hurries, which are the most by a Vol since Wes Brown had 12 in 2008.

Maggitt earned SEC Freshman of the Week accolades after posting seven tackles, including 2.5 stops that set the Commodores back six yards. His 2.5 tackles for loss were the most in a game by a Vol this season.

With 49 tackles, Maggitt is fourth on the Vols and second among all SEC freshmen. Additionally, his 5.5 TFLs rank third on the team.

The West Palm Beach, Fla., native is UT's second SEC Freshman of the Week honoree this season. Fellow linebacker A.J. Johnson earned the award for his performance against Alabama. It marks the first time Tennessee has had multiple rookies win the award in a single season.

HOOVER, Ala. -- Three Vols were named to the 2011 SEC Media Days Preseason All-SEC Team. Senior defensive lineman Malik Jackson is on the first team, junior defensive back Janzen Jackson is on the second team and senior tailback Tauren Poole is on the third.

The Vols were also predicted to finish fourth in the SEC East by the media with a vote total of 496. UT received two first-place votes. Ahead of the Vols in the East were: 1. South Carolins (931), 2. Georgia 794, 3. Florida 731 while UT was followed by 5. Kentucky 340 and 6. Vanderbilt.

The preseason honors continue to roll in for Malik Jackson, he was also named to the first team on the SEC Coaches Preseason Team. Jackson is also on the preseason watch list for the Rotary Lombardi Award, Bronko Nagurski Award and Outland Trophy.

The Northridge, Calif., native led the Vols' defensive line with 48 tackles in 2010, including a team-high 11 tackles for loss. The Northridge, Calif., native also ranked second on the UT squad with five sacks and third with four pass break-ups and five quarterback hurries.

Jackson's production exploded after moving inside to defensive tackle at Georgia (Oct. 9). In the final eight games, the senior recorded 36 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, all five of his sacks, three QB hurries, four passes defended and an interception.

For Janzen Jackson, this is his first preseason accolade in 2011 after a strong 2010 campaign. He was named to the Coaches' All-SEC Second Team last year after he tallied five interceptions and 69 tackles as a sophomore. He led the team with 11 passes defended, which ranked sixth in the SEC.

His tackles totals was the most among all players in the secondary last year and placed him 19th in the SEC among DBs. Jackson made a career-high 11 tackles in the regular-season finale win over Kentucky.

Poole has earned several preseason watch list recognitions this summer. He is a candidate for the Maxwell Award and the Doak Walker Award.

Poole is one of eight SEC tailbacks and 51 overall eligible for the Doak Walker Award. The Toccoa, Ga., native tied for the SEC lead with six 100-yard rushing games in 2010 en route to just the 16th 1,000-yard season in Tennessee history with 1,034 yards, which ranks as the 14th-best single season total at UT. He is one of 24 tailbacks on the Doak Walker Award Watch List to top 1,000 yards rushing in 2010.

In his first year as the starter, Poole earned Associated Press All-SEC honorable mention accolades, while leading the Vols with 12 total touchdowns.

 

 

2011 SEC Media Days Pre-Season All-SEC Team (167 total votes/ * - tie for last or only spot on unit)

OFFENSE
First-Team Offense
Position	Name, Team	Ht.	Wt.	Class	Hometown
TE	Orson Charles, Georgia (71)	6-3	241	Jr.	Tampa, Fla.
OL	Barrett Jones, Alabama (148)	6-5	311	Jr.	Memphis, Tenn.
OL	Bradley Sowell, Ole Miss (72)	6-7	315	Sr.	Hernando, Miss.
OL	Cordy Glenn, Georgia (71)	6-5	348	Sr.	Riverdale, Ga.
*OL	Larry Warford, Kentucky (55)	6-3	340	Jr.	Richmond, Ky.
*OL	Brandon Mosley, Auburn (55)	6-6	306	Sr.	Jefferson, Ga.
C	William Vlachos, Alabama (97)	6-1	294	Sr.	Mountain Brook, Ala.
WR	Greg Childs, Arkansas (103)	6-3	217	Sr.	Warren, Ark.
WR	Alshon Jeffery, South Carolina (152)	6-4	233	Jr.	St. Matthews, S.C.
QB	Aaron Murray, Georgia (117)	6-1	211	So.	Tampa, Fla.
RB	Marcus Lattimore, South Carolina (130)	6-0	231	So.	Duncan, S.C.
RB	Trent Richardson, Alabama (119)	5-11	224	Jr.	Pensacola, Fla.
Second-Team Offense
Position	Name, Team	Ht.	Wt.	Class	Hometown
TE	Phillip Lutzenkirchen, Auburn (57)	6-4	253	Jr.	Marietta, Ga.
OL	D.J. Fluker, Alabama (52)	6-6	335	So.	Foley, Ala.
OL	Alex Hurst, LSU (33)	6-6	329	Jr.	Bartlett, Tenn.
OL	Bobby Massie, Ole Miss (30)	6-6	325	Jr.	Lynchburg, Va.
OL	Chance Warmack, Alabama (24)	6-3	320	Jr.	Atlanta, Ga.
C	Ben Jones, Georgia (45)	6-3	316	Sr.	Centreville, Ala.
WR	Marquis Maze, Alabama (22)	5-10	180	Sr.	Birmingham, Ala.
WR	Joe Adams, Arkansas (17)	5-11	190	Sr.	Little Rock, Ark.
QB	Stephen Garcia, South Carolina (23)	6-2	230	Sr.	Lutz, Fla.
RB	Knile Davis, Arkansas (50)	6-0	230	Jr.	Missouri City, Texas
RB	Michael Dyer, Auburn (23)	5-9	206	So.	Little Rock, Ark.
Third-Team Offense
Position	Name, Team	Ht.	Wt.	Class	Hometown
*TE	Michael Williams, Alabama (12)	6-6	269	Jr.	Reform, Ala.
*TE	Brandon Barden, Vanderbilt (12)	6-5	245	Sr.	Lincolnton, Ga.
OL	Grant Cook, Arkansas (21)	6-4	318	Sr.	Jonesboro, Ark.
OL	Kyle Nunn, South Carolina (21)	6-5	296	Sr.	Sumter, S.C.
OL	Rokevious Watkins, South Carolina (18)	6-4	334	Sr.	Fairburn, Ga.
*OL	Alvin Bailey, Arkansas (14)	6-5	319	So.	Broken Arrow, Okla.
*OL	Addison Lawrence, Mississippi State (14)	6-4	300	Sr.	Coldwater, Miss.
*OL	Gabe Jackson, Mississippi State (14)	6-4	320	So.	Liberty, Miss.
C	Travis Swanson, Arkansas (9)	6-5	305	So.	Kingwood, Texas
WR	Jarious Wright, Arkansas (8)	5-10	180	Sr.	Warren, Ark.
WR	Emory Blake, Auburn (7)	6-1	197	Jr.	Austin, Texas
QB	Jordan Jefferson, LSU (12)	6-5	224	Sr.	St. Rose, La.
RB	Brandon Bolden, Ole Miss (5)	5-11	221	Sr.	Baton Rouge, La.
RB	Tauren Poole, Tennessee (3)	5-10	215	Sr.	Toccoa, Ga.
DEFENSE
First-Team Defense
Position	Name, Team	Ht.	Wt.	Class	Hometown
DL	Jake Bequette, Arkansas (100)	6-5	271	Sr.	Little Rock, Ark.
DL	Josh Chapman, Alabama (85)	6-1	310	Sr.	Hoover, Ala.
DL	Kentrell Lockett, Ole Miss (69)	6-5	248	Sr.	Hahnville, La.
DL	Malik Jackson, Tennessee (63)	6-5	270	Sr.	Northridge, Calif.
LB	Dont'a Hightower, Alabama (144)	6-4	260	Jr.	Lewisburg, Tenn.
LB	Courtney Upshaw, Alabama (82)	6-2	265	Sr.	Eufala, Ala.
LB	Danny Trevathan, Kentucky (69)	6-1	230	Sr.	Leesburg, Fla.
DB	Mark Barron, Alabama (140)	6-2	218	Sr.	Mobile, Ala.
DB	Robert Lester, Alabama (79)	6-2	210	Jr.	Foley, Ala.
DB	Stephon Gilmore, South Carolina (64)	6-1	194	Jr.	Rock Hill, S.C.
DB	Morris Claiborne, LSU (163)	6-0	177	Jr.	Shreveport, La.
Second-Team Defense
Position	Name, Team	Ht.	Wt.	Class	Hometown
DL	Devin Taylor, South Carolina (56)	6-7	248	Jr.	Beaufort, S.C.
DL	Nosa Eguae, Auburn (37)	6-2	261	So.	Mansfield, Texas
DL	DeAngelo Tyson, Georgia (30)	6-2	306	Sr.	Statesboro, Ga.
*DL	Fletcher Cox, Mississippi State (26)	6-4	295	Jr.	Yazoo City, Miss.
*DL	Travian Robertson, South Carolina (26)	6-4	298	Sr.	Laurinburg, N.C.
LB	Chris Marve, Vanderbilt (61)	6-0	235	Sr.	Memphis, Tenn.
LB	Jerry Franklin, Arkansas (35)	6-1	245	Sr.	Marion, Ark.
LB	Ryan Baker, LSU (22)	6-0	227	Sr.	Grand Ridge, Fla.
DB	Dre' Kirkpatrick, Alabama (50)	6-3	192	Jr.	Gadsden, Ala.
DB	Brandon Boykin, Georgia (43)	5-10	183	Sr.	Fayetteville, Ga.
DB	Janzen Jackson, Tennessee (34)	6-0	187	Jr.	Lake Charles, La.
DB	Neiko Thorpe, Auburn (31)	6-2	185	Sr.	Tucker, Ga.
Third-Team Defense
Position	Name, Team	Ht.	Wt.	Class	Hometown
DL	Melvin Ingram, South Carolina (21)	6-2	271	Sr.	Hamlet, N.C.
DL	Barkevious Mingo, LSU (21)	6-5	240	So.	West Monroe, La.
DL	Sam Montgomery, LSU (20)	6-4	250	So.	Greenwood, S.C.
*DL	Tenarius Wright, Arkansas (15)	6-2	252	Jr.	Memphis, Tenn.
*DL	Dominique Easley, Florida (15)	6-1	285	So.	Staten Island, N.Y.
LB	Shaq Wilson, South Carolina (18)	5-11	233	Jr.	Jacksonville, Fla.
LB	C.J. Mosley, Alabama (17)	6-2	234	So.	Theodore, Ala.
*LB	Jon Bostic (12)	6-1	238	Jr.	Wellington, Fla.
*LB	Jerico Nelson, Arkansas (12)	5-10	216	Sr.	Destrehan, La.
DB	Casey Hayward, Vanderbilt (18)	5-11	188	Sr.	Perry, Ga.
DB	T'Sharvan Bell, Auburn (18)	6-0	180	Jr.	Kissimmee, Fla.
DB	Tyrann Mathieu, LSU (17)	5-9	180	Sr.	New Orleans, La.
DB	Tramain Thomas, Arkansas (16)	6-0	198	Sr.	Winnie, Texas
SPECIALISTS
First-Team Specialists
Position	Name, Team	Ht.	Wt.	Class	Hometown
PK	Blair Walsh, Georgia (110)	5-10	192	Sr.	Boca Raton, Fla.
P	Drew Butler, Georgia (118)	6-2	214	Sr.	Duluth, Ga.
RS	Brandon Boykin, Georgia (53)	5-10	183	Sr.	Fayetteville, Ga.
AP	Trent Richardson, Alabama (71)	5-11	224	Jr.	Pensacola, Fla.
Second-Team Specialists
Position	Name, Team	Ht.	Wt.	Class	Hometown
PK	Caleb Stugis, Floirda (24)	5-10	192	Jr.	St. Augustine, Fla.
P	Tyler Campbell, Ole Miss (21)	6-2	227	Jr.	Little Rock, Ark.
RS	Onterrio McCalebb, Auburn (29)	5-10	170	Jr.	Fort Meade, Fla.
AP	Joe Adams, Arkansas (42)	5-11	190	Sr.	Little Rock, Ark.
Third-Team Specialists
Position	Name, Team	Ht.	Wt.	Class	Hometown
*PK	Zach Hocker, Arkansas (10)	6-0	180	So.	Russellville, Ark.
*PK	Bryon Rose, Ole Miss (10)	5-11	197	Jr.	Raleigh, N.C.
P	Ryan Tydlacka, Kentucky (13)	6-1	185	Sr.	Louisville, Ky.
RS	Marquis Maze, Alabama (28)	5-10	180	Sr.	Birmingham, Ala.
AP	Trey Burton, Florida (22)	6-2	222	So.	Venice, Fla.
SEC Predicted Order of Finish
SEC CHAMPION - Alabama (98), LSU (29), Arkansas (18), South Carolina (14), Georgia (4), Florida (2), Ole Miss (2)
Eastern Division (First Place Votes)	Team	Points
1.	South Carolina (114)	931
2.	Georgia (38)	794
3.	Florida (12)	731
4.	Tennessee (2)	496
5.	Kentucky (1)	340
6.	Vanderbilt	215
Western Division (First Place Votes)	Team	Points
1.	Alabama (111)	925
2.	LSU (30)	790
3.	Arkansas (23)	717
4.	Mississippi State (1)	455
5.	Auburn	406
6.	Ole Miss (2)	214

KNOXVILLE - Tennessee senior defensive lineman Malik Jackson and junior defensive back Prentiss Waggner earned selections to the 2011 SEC Coaches Preseason All-SEC Team, adding to numerous preseason honors for the upperclassman standouts. Jackson was named to the first team, while Waggner notched a spot on the third team.

The defensive duo has also been recognized on multiple preseason award watch lists. Waggner leads the team with his name on four watch lists (Chuck Bednarik Award, Lott IMPACT Trophy, Bronko Nagurski Award and the Jim Thorpe Award), while Jackson has been named to three (Bronko Nagurski Award, Outland Trophy and Rotary Lombardi Award).

Jackson led the Vols' defensive line with 48 tackles in 2010, including a team-high 11 tackles for loss. The Northridge, Calif., native also ranked second on the UT squad with five sacks and third with four pass break-ups and five quarterback hurries.

Jackson's production exploded after moving inside to defensive tackle at Georgia (Oct. 9). In the final eight games, the senior recorded 36 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, all five of his sacks, three QB hurries, four passes defended and an interception.

Waggner, who earned Associated Press second team All-SEC and Scout.com second team All-America honors in 2010, broke the UT season record for interceptions returned for touchdowns, taking an NCAA FBS-leading three to the end zone.

The Clinton, La., native tied for seventh in the FBS and first in the SEC with three recovered fumbles last season, while also tying for the team lead with five INTs. His eight total takeaways were the most by a Vol since Deon Grant picked off nine passes in 1999.

Additionally, Waggner recorded 57 tackles, to rank fifth on the squad, along with nine passes defended, which was second among the Vols.

Tennessee opens up fall practice Tuesday, Aug. 2.