Las Vegas Raiders Scouting: Jermod McCoy

Sep 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Jermod McCoy (3) reacts after making an interception during the first quarter against the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Following a trade, with Las Vegas swapping 102nd overall for 101st overall and adding a 2027 7th the Raiders selected Tennessee cornerback Jermond McCoy. I wasn’t assuming I’d be writing about McCoy for the Raiders, but they decided to stop the falling trend, and take McCoy who was projected as a top 15 selection just 4 days ago. The Raiders secondary features McCoy, Taron Johnson, Darien Porter, and Eric Stokes

Introduction:

Age: 20
Height: 6’0
Weight: 190
Stats: 75 tackles, TFL, 6 INT, 19 PBU, FR, 11.8% missed tackle rate | 53% reception rate allowed (58/109), 806 yards, 6 TD, 72.6 QBR allowed | 8 penalties

Positional Splits:

• Boundary CB: 977 snaps
• Slot CB: 34 snaps
• Nickel Defender: 76 snaps
• FS: 18 snaps

RAS Testing:

• 4.39 40 (1.52 10-Split), 38 Vert, 10’07 Broad, 14 reps | 9.67 RAS

Positives:

McCoy has an excellent frame, and he has the ability to put on more muscle if needed. He is able to work in both man & zone coverage, but his best ability likely comes in zone at the NFL level, though he can turn and run exceptionally well in man coverage. McCoy has elite hip and lower body flexibility, his footwork is crisp, consistently, and there’s no wasted movements. He has a quick first step working backwards or forwards, his secondary step is the best in the class, and he shows long speed to turn and run downfield as well. He has an elite trigger, an ability to drive on the ball quickly, and his closing speed is incredible where McCoy shows a great ability to jump routes, close the gap, and utilize his instincts to read and react. McCoy has a great transition between his backpedal, and he shows exceptional ability to bail coverages and run on the concept. He’s patient, uses his frame to box out defenders, and McCoy uses the sideline well to knock defenders out of their concepts. He has exceptional change of direction ability, works well forward and backwards, and also uses his hands well through the rep. McCoy will play both the receiver & ball, which allows him to utilize what are high end ball skills at the NFL level. McCoy tracks the ball well, he’s able to read and react, and his ability to track over the shoulder is exceptional due to his baseball background as a centerfielder. McCoy tackles well, he has good form, takes good angles, and isn’t afraid to get aggressive in the open field either. McCoy has a high motor, he’s consistently working, and he’s been renowned for his character including in 2025 where he was on the sideline coaching his teammates. McCoy works with good balance, exceptional footwork, and he’s able to simply play throughout with low pads.