It's officially NFL Draft week, where the Tennessee Vols have a solid NFL Draft class coming, with headline names from Josh Heupel’s team, including Jermod McCoy, Colton Hood, Chris Brazzell II, and Joshua Josephs.
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Let's take a look at where ESPN, CBS, and Pro Football Focus have the Vols' top draft prospects ranked ahead of Thursday's draft in Pittsburgh.
Chris Brazzell II, WR
Big board ranks:
ESPN: 42nd OVR, 8th WR
CBS: 84th OVR, 13th WR
PFF: 58th OVR, 9th WR
Brazzell looks to be a second-round pick as of right now. His big board rank sits right at the middle of the second round, but with a long athletic wideout that he is, it wouldn't be unheard of for a team "reaching" for him.
Colton Hood, CB
Big board ranks:
ESPN: 31st OVR, 4th CB
CBS: 59th OVR, 9th CB
PFF: 34th OVR, 4th CB
It’s hard not to think the Colton Hood draft situation is one of the most intriguing things to watch on draft day. He’s a legit man-coverage corner who could sneak into the first round, and it should come down to the wire. Hopefully, he can slide into round one and join Jermod McCoy on Thursday.
Joshua Josephs, EDGE
Big board ranks:
ESPN: 94th OVR, 14th EDGE
CBS: 94th OVR, 12th EDGE
PFF: 63rd OVR, 11th EDGE
Joshua Josephs projects as a Day 2 pick thanks to his ability to pressure the quarterback. He’s long, explosive off the edge, but his run defense is still the main thing holding him back.
Jermod McCoy, CB
Big board ranks:
ESPN: 16th OVR, 2nd CB
CBS: 6th OVR, 1st CB
PFF: 17th OVR, 2nd CB
McCoy is the Vols' top draft prospect by far, as every major service has him firmly in the first round. He and LSU's Mansoor Delane are battling for the top cornerback spot, but the ACL injury from last January could hold McCoy back. Either wya, he should be a first-round pick unless teams are very worried about his recovery from the ACL tear.
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