Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy: 2026 NFL Draft profile, latest mock predictions
The Vols have a rare class with two secondary players projected in top 30 picks.
Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy: 2026 NFL Draft profile, latest mock predictions originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Jermod McCoy enters the 2026 NFL Draft with concerns about his future.
The Tennessee Vols cornerback transfer didn't play last season after a knee injury. However, McCoy's breakout year in 2024 has teams projecting him as a first-round pick. After two years in Knoxville, the second-team Associated Press All-American led the Vols with 9 PBUs, tied for the team lead with 4 INTs and 44 tackles.
He'll likely be one of two Tennessee defensive backs gone in the first round, with Colton Hood being the other prospect. Here’s a look at the latest NFL Draft projections and profile for McCoy. Latest NFL Draft Projections Jordan Reid ( ESPN ): No.
15, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Mel Kiper ( ESPN ): No. 24, Cleveland Browns Chad Reuter ( NFL ): No. 22, Kansas City Chiefs Eric Edholm ( NFL ): No.