Jermod McCoy’s film backs up 2026 NFL draft first-round hype for Las Vegas Raiders

NORMAN, OKLAHOMA - SEPTEMBER 21: Defensive back Jermod McCoy #3 of the Tennessee Volunteers holds onto the ball after making an interception and 17-yard return against the Oklahoma Sooners in the first quarter at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on September 21, 2024 in Norman, Oklahoma. Tennessee won 25-15. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Las Vegas Raiders seemingly got the biggest steal of the 2026 NFL draft , adding former Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy to the roster at the top of the fourth round.

The first-round talent was expected to come off the board much earlier than he did, sliding due to concerns over the long-term health of his knee after missing the entire 2025 season with a torn ACL. However, the hype is justified by McCoy’s performance the previous year. The 2024 second-team All-American was one of the best cornerbacks in the country, posting the ninth-best coverage grade from Pro Football Focus (89.

6) among FBS cornerbacks, and that figure ranked third in the SEC. The mark was the result of allowing a 50 percent completion percentage (31 catches on 62 targets) for just 386 yards and two touchdowns, while recording four interceptions, six PBUs and a 53. 6 passer rating.

Even better than the numbers, McCoy’s film shows a cornerback who moves differently than the rest to justify the pre-draft buzz. Jermod McCoy in press vs. freshman Ryan Williams 1on1 with no safety help, can't play a go route any better than this #RaiderNation pic.