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Jermod McCoy NFL Draft Scouting Report
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The 2026 NFL Draft is right around the corner, and we've got you covered with in-depth scouting reports for all of this year's top prospects.
Tennessee 's Jermod McCoy is one of the top cornerback prospects in this year's class, but he's a bit of a wild-card, considering he missed the entire 2025 season with a knee injury. Even so, his 2024 tape was so good that NFL teams could still be willing to spend a top-15 pick in hopes he can still be that same player after the injury.
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Here's everything NFL fans need to know about McCoy heading into this year's draft:
Jermod McCoy's Vitals
Height:6-0
Weight:193
Age:20
Jermod McCoy's Strengths
Athleticism and playmaking ability jump off the screen with McCoy, who shows elite explosiveness and ball skills, changing directions at warp speed consistently getting his hands on the ball. He's a smooth operator in both man and zone coverage, with the ability to stay in phase throughout multiple route breaks, and close immediately on the ball once it's on the way. His instincts and leaping ability give him big-play ability every time a quarterback dares throw his way, playing the ball in the air like a wide receiver. His footwork is immaculate, with no false steps and a consistent ability to stay balanced while flipping his hips and staying locked onto his target. He's aggressive at the line of scrimmage in press-man situations, confident in his athletic ability and technique to recover even if he gets beat on the initial release.
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Jermod McCoy's Weaknesses
There's only one truly glaring hole in McCoy's evaluation: Health. McCoy suffered a torn ACL during offseason training last January, and missed the entire 2025 season. There was hope that he would eventually be able to return at some point last year, but it never came to fruition. There's still a massive question mark about his ability to be the same player he was before the injury, and NFL teams won't have the opportunity to see him in game action before deciding whether or not to spend a high pick on him.
Final Analysis
McCoy's 2024 tape is everything you look for in a potential superstar at the position, but missing the entire 2025 season with that knee injury throws a wrench in the process. Predraft workouts could be key to his draft stock, but it's likely NFL teams will see a top-10 talent on his previous film and take the gamble that he can still be that player once he's back to full strength.
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2026 NFL Draft Projection: 1st Round
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Mar 13, 2026, where it first appeared in the NFL section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
