Well, it only took until the third day, but former Tennessee Vol cornerback is off the board going No. 101 overall to the Las Vegas Raiders, being the third Vol drafted so far. The Riaders traded up a mere one spot to get their hands on McCoy, which cost them an extra seventh-rounder in next year's draft.
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Obviously, Vols fans are familiar with McCoy's story, but for Raiders fans, let me give you a quick rundown. With an ACL tear in January 2025, McCoy missed the entire season after a very strong sophomore campaign in which he recorded four interceptions and nine pass breakups. He possesses elite athletic traits and is technically sound. McCoy profiles as a true No. 1 cornerback with his ability to run, cover, and track balls in the air. McCoy earned second-team All-America honors and became a semifinalist for the Thorpe Award during his second year in college.
Possibly the most frustrating part about the slip for McCoy is that he appeared healthy at Tennessee’s pro day, where he ran a 4.38 in the 40-yard dash, but concerns about his lateral quickness and long-term knee health remain. He may have to get a bone plug surgery to repair cartilage in his knee, and if that doesn't go as planned, reports indicate that it could cost McCoy his career.
The Las Vegas Raiders take a chance on Vol Jermod McCoy
The Raiders taking a chance on Jermod McCoy is very on-brand for them. One way or another, they always find themselves in the news, and this time it’s for grabbing a player who has fallen from the top of the first round all the way to Day 3.
Looking ahead, what McCoy needs most is to focus on getting fully healthy and doing everything he can to bounce back next season. He should have a major chip on his shoulder after 31 teams passed on him, determined to prove they made a mistake. Go out there and make us proud. We know you can do it.
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