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Jermod McCoy & Other High-Risk Prospects Remaining in NFL Draft
TL;DR
Jermod McCoy is a key NFL Draft prospect available on Day 3 due to medical issues. Other high-risk players are also under consideration as the draft progresses.
Key points
- Jermod McCoy is a prominent prospect available on Day 3.
- His fall is attributed to medical concerns.
- Risk/reward balance shifts in mid-late rounds of the draft.
- Contract values are lower in later rounds.
- Players with high ceilings may still be worth the risk.
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Jermod McCoy is the most prominent prospect to have fallen in the 2026 NFL Draft due to medical concerns. He is still available as Day 3 as the draft gets underway. For reasons why, view my previous McCoy Update on LionsWire as well as my Full Jermod McCoy Pre-Draft Medical Report.
In addition to McCoy, I compiled a list of Players of Higher-Risk on Day 3 of the NFL Draft.
In the mid-late rounds, the risk/reward balance starts to shift. A risk you wouldnāt take in an early round may be worth taking in a later round. The contract value is less, and the alternative options (healthy players) are not as compelling.
Here are players the Lions should still be wary of due to their concern levels of 5/10 or higher on myĀ Medical Big Board. If the player ceiling is high, the risk may be worth it.
(Age in parentheses is at start of 2026 season.) Click on player name for the full medical report.
- Mikail Kamara, EDGE (24): stinger, knee, bilateral multiple shoulder surgeries, multiple high ankle sprains
- Mason Reiger, EDGE (24): leg surgery, knee surgery
- Jalen Hunt, DT (25?): knee, foot, possible neck, other unspecified injuries, age
Q&A
Why did Jermod McCoy fall in the NFL Draft?
Jermod McCoy fell in the NFL Draft due to medical concerns that raised red flags for teams.
What are the risks associated with drafting high-risk prospects in the NFL?
Drafting high-risk prospects can lead to potential injuries impacting their performance, but the lower contract values in later rounds may justify the risk.
Which other high-risk players are available on Day 3 of the NFL Draft?
In addition to Jermod McCoy, several players with a concern level of 5/10 or higher on the Medical Big Board are still available.
