Jermod McCoy, a former Tennessee defensive back, was selected by the Las Vegas Raiders in the fourth round of the NFL draft, going 101st overall. He previously transferred from Oregon State and recorded notable stats during his time at Tennessee.
Key points
Jermod McCoy selected 101st overall by the Raiders
Former Tennessee defensive back transferred from Oregon State
Recorded 44 tackles and four interceptions in 2024
Did not play in 2025 due to knee injury rehabilitation
Tennessee has produced 391 all-time NFL draft picks
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The NFL draft continued Saturday with rounds four through seven in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Former Tennessee defensive back Jermod McCoy was selected in the fourth round by Las Vegas (No. 101 overall).
The 6-foot, 193-pound defensive back was at Tennessee from 2024-25 after transferring from Oregon State. He recorded 44 tackles, 0.5 tackles for a loss, four interceptions, 71 interception yards, 13 pass deflections, six punt returns and 59 punt return yards in 13 games during the 2024 season.
McCoy did not play at Tennessee in 2025 due to rehabbing from an offseason knee injury.
He transferred to the Vols from Oregon State. In 11 games for the Beavers during the 2023 regular season, McCoy recorded 31 tackles, two interceptions, seven pass deflections and one fumble recovery.
Tennessee has produced 391 all-time NFL draft picks, including the AFL draft which merged in 1967. 17 Tennessee players have been drafted during the Josh Heupel era.
Tennessee defensive back Jermod McCoy versus Ryan Williams and Alabama on Oct. 19, 2024 at Neyland Stadium.
Tennessee defensive back Jermod McCoy versus Ryan Williams and Alabama on Oct. 19, 2024 at Neyland Stadium.
Tennessee defensive back Jermod McCoy versus Ryan Williams and Alabama on Oct. 19, 2024 at Neyland Stadium.
Alabama wide receiver Ryan Williams (2) is tackled by Tennessee defensive back Jermod McCoy (3) after making the catch during an SEC conference game between Tennessee and Alabama at Neyland Stadium on Oct. 19, 2024.
Nov. 30, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Jermod McCoy (3) tackles Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia (2) during the second half at FirstBank Stadium.
Nov. 30, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Jermod McCoy (3) tackles Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia (2) during the second half at FirstBank Stadium.
Tennessee defensive back Jermod McCoy (3) yells while carrying a deflated gator after defeating Florida during a NCAA football game between Tennessee and Florida at Neyland Stadium, in Knoxville, Tennessee on Oct. 12, 2024.
Nov. 16, 2024; Athens, Georgia; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver London Humphreys (16) is tackled by Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Jermod McCoy (3) after a catch during the second half at Sanford Stadium.
Defensive back Jermod McCoy #3 of the Tennessee Volunteers runs with a 17-yard interception return against the Oklahoma Sooners in the first quarter at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on September 21, 2024 in Norman, Oklahoma.
Feb. 26, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana; Tennessee defensive back Jermod McCoy (DB20) speaks to media members during the NFL combine at the Indiana Convention Center.
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) runs past Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Jermod McCoy (3) during the first half of the College Football Playoff first round game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Dec. 21, 2024.
Oregon Ducks tight end Terrance Ferguson catches a pass as he is brought down by Oregon State Beavers defensive back Jermod McCoy during the first half of the annual rivalry game on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.
Wide receiver Rome Odunze #1 of the Washington Huskies cathes a pass to secure the win against defensive back Jermod McCoy #23 of the Oregon State Beavers during the second half at Reser Stadium on November 18, 2023 in Corvallis, Oregon.
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Jermod McCoy selected by Raiders in NFL draft fourth round
Tennessee defensive back Jermod McCoy versus Ryan Williams and Alabama on Oct. 19, 2024 at Neyland Stadium.
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Jermod McCoy selected by Raiders in NFL draft fourth round
Tennessee defensive back Jermod McCoy versus Ryan Williams and Alabama on Oct. 19, 2024 at Neyland Stadium.
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PHOTOS: Defensive back Jermod McCoy's career
Alabama wide receiver Ryan Williams (2) is tackled by Tennessee defensive back Jermod McCoy (3) after making the catch during an SEC conference game between Tennessee and Alabama at Neyland Stadium on Oct. 19, 2024.
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PHOTOS: Defensive back Jermod McCoy's career
Nov. 30, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Jermod McCoy (3) tackles Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia (2) during the second half at FirstBank Stadium.
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PHOTOS: Defensive back Jermod McCoy's career
Nov. 30, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Jermod McCoy (3) tackles Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia (2) during the second half at FirstBank Stadium.
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PHOTOS: Defensive back Jermod McCoy's career
Tennessee defensive back Jermod McCoy (3) yells while carrying a deflated gator after defeating Florida during a NCAA football game between Tennessee and Florida at Neyland Stadium, in Knoxville, Tennessee on Oct. 12, 2024.
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Former Vol listed as NFL draft best available player after first round
Nov. 16, 2024; Athens, Georgia; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver London Humphreys (16) is tackled by Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Jermod McCoy (3) after a catch during the second half at Sanford Stadium.
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PHOTOS: Defensive back Jermod McCoy's career
Defensive back Jermod McCoy #3 of the Tennessee Volunteers runs with a 17-yard interception return against the Oklahoma Sooners in the first quarter at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on September 21, 2024 in Norman, Oklahoma.
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Where Jermod McCoy ranks ahead of NFL draft final day
Feb. 26, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana; Tennessee defensive back Jermod McCoy (DB20) speaks to media members during the NFL combine at the Indiana Convention Center.
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PHOTOS: Defensive back Jermod McCoy's career
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) runs past Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Jermod McCoy (3) during the first half of the College Football Playoff first round game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Dec. 21, 2024.
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PHOTOS: Defensive back Jermod McCoy's career
Oregon Ducks tight end Terrance Ferguson catches a pass as he is brought down by Oregon State Beavers defensive back Jermod McCoy during the first half of the annual rivalry game on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.
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PHOTOS: Defensive back Jermod McCoy's career
Wide receiver Rome Odunze #1 of the Washington Huskies cathes a pass to secure the win against defensive back Jermod McCoy #23 of the Oregon State Beavers during the second half at Reser Stadium on November 18, 2023 in Corvallis, Oregon.
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