Josh Heupel has done an outstanding job developing talent at Tennessee. The Vols sent seven players to the NFL Combine, and several of them turned heads with their performances. Tennessee could have multiple first-round picks this year and will likely see anywhere from six to eight players selected overall.
Let’s take a look at where the Vols’ top prospects could hear their names called on draft night.
Jermod McCoy, CB: 1st Round, 12th overall Dallas Cowboys
McCoy has some of the most upside out of any player in this draft. Sure, he did miss 2025 with an ACL tear, but he has all the tools a team would want in a cornerback and displays good leverage and has scheme versatility. Dallas needs help in the secondary, and McCoy could provide that. He is a good enough athlete to keep up with the best of them and has great ball skills. Dallas would be making a smart selection here.
Chris Brazzell II, WR: 1st Round, 24th overall Cleveland Browns
Cleveland desperately needs to add some weapons around Shedeur Sanders. Chris Brazzell II is the perfect match for Cleveland and new head coach Todd Monken. He is a tall, big-bodied receiver who can make plays downfield with elite speed and body control. He improved from his junior to senior season mightily, racking up nearly 700 more yards. This would give Cleveland a chance at a high upside wideout at the cost of a late first-round draft selection.
Colton Hood, CB: 2nd Round, 33rd Overall, New York Jets
Hood is probably my favorite prospect in this year's draft. I don't think Tennesse will complete the trifecta of three first-round picks, but having a player like Hood would be a huge boost for Aaron Glenn's heavy-man coverage scheme. Hood plays aggressively when pressing and isn't afraid to get his nose in the dirt and tackle in the run game. Hood only allowed one touchdown in 2025, playing in the best conference in the nation. This is a perfect landing spot schematically.
Joshua Josephs, EDGE, 3rd Round, 71st overall, Washington Commanders
Josephs is a great pass rusher who has a variety of pass rush moves. He would be a major boost to the Washington defense, which was one of the worst in the NFL in 2025. Josephs would be a higher selection if he were more of a complete player, but at the next level, he will likely start out as a pass-rush specialist.