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17 best players available for Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft, led by Jermod McCoy's balky knee

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Eli Heidenreich is gonna be really fun somewhere. Hopefully not just in the preseason, either.

The first two days of the 2026 NFL Draft are complete. Somehow, a cornerback experts considered a borderline top 10 pick is still available as the selections hit triple digits. Tennessee's Jermod McCoy didn't hear his name called in the first 100 picks, lingering on draft boards thanks largely to the torn ACL that robbed him of his 2025 season and now has scouts and coaches concerned about his future.

From a pure talent standpoint he's the best player still available -- but that was true after Day 1, and he still languished through two more painful rounds and into the weekend. He's not the only potential difference maker available. There's plenty of potential starters out there, from impact corners to drive-extending wideouts and running backs.

Who can we expect to see in the fourth round Saturday afternoon in Pittsburgh? 1. CB Jermod McCoy, Tennessee Who is he?

Sticky corner who looks the part, missed 2025 due to a torn ACL, then lit up his pro day workout to remain firmly in the top 20. Clearly, teams are concerned about that knee injury, as a player with top 20 buzz has now slipped all the way to Day 3. 2.