Tennessee’s leaders for sacks following Week 12
Tennessee has a 6-5 (3-4 SEC) record through 11 games of the 2021 season.
The Vols are coming off a 60-14 victory over South Alabama at Neyland Stadium.
UT has wins over Bowling Green, Tennessee Tech, Missouri, South Carolina and Kentucky. Tennessee has losses to Pittsburgh, Florida, Ole Miss, Alabama and Georgia in 2021.
The Vols return to action Saturday when it hosts in-state rival Vanderbilt (2-9, 0-7 SEC). Kickoff for the regular season finale for both schools is slated for 3:45 EST.
Vols Wire looks at Tennessee’s statistical leaders this season.
Below are Tennessee’s leaders for sacks through Week 12 of the 2021 season.
Jeremy Banks, 4.5 sacks
Sep 25, 2021; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators running back Malik Davis (20) runs with the ball as Tennessee Volunteers linebacker Jeremy Banks (33) tackles during the first quarter at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Byron Young, 4.5 sacks
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 25: Emory Jones #5 of the Florida Gators looks to pass against Byron Young #6 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the second quarter of a game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on September 25, 2021 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
Tyler Baron, 4 sacks
Tennessee linebacker Tyler Baron (9) plays against Pittsburgh during the first half of an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Aaron Beasley, 1.5 sacks
Oct. 2, 2021; Columbia, Missouri; Missouri Tigers running back BJ Harris (14) runs against Tennessee Volunteers linebacker Aaron Beasley (24) during the second half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Ja'Quain Blakely, 1.5 sacks
Tennessee defensive lineman Ja’Quain Blakely (48) is defended against by Kentucky player during an SEC football game between Tennessee and Kentucky at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. Syndication: The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Theo Jackson, 1.5 sacks
Pittsburgh running back Vincent Davis (22) runs the ball as Tennessee defensive back Theo Jackson (26) defends during a game against Pittsburgh at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. Syndication: The Knoxville News-Sentinel
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