Theo Jackson holds the FS · Backup spot in Minnesota Vikings’s safety room. Where he sits among the room’s front-line roles:

Theo Jackson played 14 games in 2025 with a 62% snap share.

Theo Jackson is a free safety for the Minnesota Vikings who was drafted in the sixth round (204th overall) by Tennessee in 2022 before joining Minnesota's practice squad and active roster that same year. The 6'1", 203-pound product of Tennessee appeared in 56 college games with 24 starts, accumulating 190 tackles, three interceptions, and 20 passes defensed over five seasons. In 2024, Jackson played a career-high 17 games, recording 17 tackles, one interception, and three passes defensed while recovering a blocked punt on special teams. He sealed Minnesota's Week 16 victory at Seattle with an interception on December 22.

Tennessee2017 – 2021

Vikings2022 — present

CollegeTennesseeDraftRound 6 · No. 204 overall · 2022 · TENAcquiredAcquired from Tennessee Titans · drafted thereHometownNashville, TN