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Raiders are already getting a great return on investment on a tricky situation at rookie minicamp
TL;DR
The Las Vegas Raiders successfully held a rookie minicamp with all rookies attending, including Jermod McCoy. The team traded up to select McCoy in the fourth round, taking a calculated risk on his potential despite concerns over a knee issue.
Key points
- Las Vegas Raiders held a rookie minicamp with all rookies attending
- Raiders traded up to select Jermod McCoy in the fourth round
- McCoy was once considered a top-ten player in his draft class
- Concerns exist over McCoy's knee issue affecting his NFL career
- McCoy's participation in minicamp is a positive sign
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Apr 24, 2026; Henderson, NV, USA; Las Vegas Raiders coach Klint Kubiak at press conference at Intermountain Health Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
The Las Vegas Raiders held a rookie minicamp this weekend, and all of their rookies attended, including Jermod McCoy, who participated a bit.
There was a big risk taken in the beginning of the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. To kick things off, the Las Vegas Raiders traded up to go and get Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy, a first-round talent. The reward is huge, the risk is somewhat big.
McCoy had a knee issue that has been described as one that could keep him from ever seeing a second contract in the NFL. Of course, that's not definitive, just what someone out there just anticipates. The Raiders felt confident in taking the risk because the reward could be so big. McCoy was once considered the best CB in this class, and a top-ten player, yet Vegas got him in the fourth round. His being at the rookie minicamp, dressed out in uniform, was already a great sign.
Jermod McCoy's stats in 2024 at Tennessee
(Didn't play in 2025)
- 9 Pass Deflections (7 year before)
- 44 tackles (.5 TFL)
- 4 Interceptions (2 year before at Oregon State)
Raiders already have a great return on investment already for Jermod McCoy, but there's still a way to go
According to Sam Warren of The Athletic, Jermod McCoy was at practice in his No. 28 uniform but, during team periods, was working on the side with trainers. Regardless, he is at practice dressed out. That alone is already a great return on investment for what we know about the situation, and there isn't a ton to know at the moment.
Q&A
What risk did the Raiders take by drafting Jermod McCoy?
The Raiders traded up to select Jermod McCoy in the fourth round, despite concerns about a knee issue that could impact his future in the NFL.
Why was Jermod McCoy considered a first-round talent?
Jermod McCoy was regarded as a top-ten player and the best cornerback in his draft class, which contributed to the Raiders' decision to draft him.
What does McCoy's participation in rookie minicamp indicate?
Jermod McCoy's attendance and participation in the rookie minicamp is seen as a positive sign for his recovery and potential impact on the team.
