Former Tennessee OL Jackson Lampley hired by Clark Lea, Vanderbilt

NASHVILLE — Vanderbilt football has turned to a familiar face along the offensive line, hiring former Tennessee Volunteer Jackson Lampley as an assistant offensive line coach, Lampley confirmed via social media on Feb. 17.

The move reunites Lampley with head coach Clark Lea; both are alumni of Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville. Lampley, who played under Josh Heupel at Tennessee from 2019-24, appeared in 52 games for the Vols and earned four selections to the SEC Academic Honor Roll.

A legacy of Tennessee offensive line play runs in the family: Lampley’s father, Brad, started at offensive tackle for the Vols and helped protect quarterback Peyton Manning during the Phillip Fulmer era.

Following his collegiate career, Lampley jumped straight into coaching as an offensive intern at LSU in 2025 under Brian Kelly. Kelly was dismissed during the season, prompting Lampley to return to his hometown and join Lea’s staff.

At Montgomery Bell Academy, Lampley was a multi-time All-Midstate honoree selected by The Tennessean and ranked among the top-10 prospects in Tennessee’s Class of 2019. During his senior campaign, MBA posted a 10-3 record, captured a region title, and reached the Division II-AAA state semifinals.

Vanderbilt’s hire of Lampley comes as the program also faces staff turnover on the defensive side, with reports indicating defensive line coach Larry Black is departing for Michigan.