How Tennessee's Jermod McCoy could fit with the Detroit Lions
For every day in April up until the draft, we'll spotlight one prospect who could be a first-round fit for the Lions. Today: Tennessee's Jermod McCoy.
Draft month, finally, has arrived. Continuing our series that began this month and will run until the 2026 NFL Draft begins April 23, The Detroit News will spotlight one prospect a day who could be a first-round fit for the Detroit Lions , who own the 17th overall pick. Assuming the Lions don't trade out, it'll be their highest selection since running back Jahmyr Gibbs went No.
12 in 2023. Today's focus will be on Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy. By the numbers ā¶ 13 appearances in 2024 (missed all of 2025 with torn ACL) ā¶ 44 tackles, nine pass deflections, four interceptions ā¶ 696 defensive snaps (393 coverage, 299 run defense, four pass rush) ā¶ 56 special teams snaps (34 field goal block, 19 punt return, three kick return) Career overview Rated by the 247Sports Composite as the No.
1,481 prospect in the Class of 2023, it didn't take long for McCoy to outplay his recruiting profile. The Texas native and former standout at Whitehouse High School spent his true freshman season at Oregon State, where he made 12 appearances (five starts) and had a passer rating against (97. 8) that ranked third among cornerbacks on the Beavers.
Oregon State's 2023 regular season ended Nov. 24, and head coach Jonathan Smith left for Michigan State the following day. McCoy hit the transfer portal soon after and was recruited by a number of Power Four programs, including Auburn, Oregon, Texas A&M, Texas Tech and Washington.
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