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Jermod McCoy is falling in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Tennessee Volunteers cornerback transfer didn’t play last season after a knee injury. McCoy’s breakout year in 2024 had teams projecting him as a first-round pick, but as we enter the third round, he’s still on the board.
After two years in Knoxville, the second-team Associated Press All-American led the Vols with 9 PBUs, tied for the team lead with 4 INTs and 44 tackles.
Here’s the latest from the NFL Draft about McCoy.
Jermod McCoy 2026 NFL Draft slide reactions and rumors
“It’s time for him to get picked… the talent is worth it”😤
– @MoveTheSticks on Jermod McCoy pic.twitter.com/ZCfvOKY0l0
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) April 25, 2026
2026 NFL Draft- Day 2 ends with McCoy still on the board. What a crazy twist for a widely-considered first-rounded.
Six picks left in the third round at No. 95 with the New England Patriots on the board. This was unexpected for McCoy.
From the NFL Draft: #Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy is still on the board late into the second round. pic.twitter.com/LJAO4yKBrk
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 25, 2026
.@AdamSchefter gives the latest update on Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy ✍️ pic.twitter.com/KFwu4bp7U2
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) April 24, 2026
I feel so bad for Jermod McCoy
— Jenna Lifshen (@jensreporting) April 25, 2026
There’s more on Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy in here.
Most teams expected him to fall out of the first round. Just a really tough break. Question is not about playing in 2026. He’s ready to roll. It’s how long the knee will hold up, like with Will Johnson last year. https://t.co/K8gz7a7yCS
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) April 25, 2026
Jermod McCoy
This would be a potentially significant surgery and would likely knock them out for the entire year.
The expert at doing these is Dr. Dan Cooper, who happens to be the team doctor for the Dallas Cowboys
Several NFL players have had their surgery and have had very… https://t.co/0Twkzol0wg
— Jesse Morse, M.D. (@DrJesseMorse) April 21, 2026
Pre-Draft Projections going into Thursday night
Jordan Reid (ESPN): No. 15, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Mel Kiper (ESPN): No. 24, Cleveland Browns
Chad Reuter (NFL): No. 22, Kansas City Chiefs
Eric Edholm (NFL): No. 22, Los Angeles Chargers
Jermod McCoy NFL Draft Profile (NFL’s Lance Zierlein)
“McCoy is a toolsy outside corner with CB1 flashes, but an ACL tear robbed him of a much-needed third season. Hips and feet are smooth, allowing for quality lateral transitions and efficient gathers to match hard-breaking curls. He’s athletic in his recoveries but average acceleration leaves him chasing too often on go routes.
“More focused, physical press disruption should make the rep easier to control. He’s opportunistic with strong ball skills at the catch point. His route squeeze and zone awareness should improve with more reps. We should expect McCoy’s athletic traits and instincts to help him make up for lost time once he gets into camp.”
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