Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy: 2026 NFL Draft profile, latest mock predictions

TL;DR

Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy is projected as a first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft despite missing last season due to a knee injury. He had a standout year in 2024, leading the Vols with 9 pass breakups and 4 interceptions.

Key points

Jermod McCoy is a cornerback for the Tennessee Vols.
He missed last season due to a knee injury.
McCoy had a breakout year in 2024.
He led the team with 9 pass breakups and 4 interceptions.
He is projected as a first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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Jermod McCoy enters the 2026 NFL Draft with concerns about his future. The Tennessee Vols cornerback transfer didn't play last season after a knee injury. However, McCoy's breakout year in 2024 has teams projecting him as a first-round pick.

After two years in Knoxville, the second-team Associated Press All-American led the Vols with 9 PBUs, tied for the team lead with 4 INTs and 44 tackles. He'll likely be one of two Tennessee defensive backs gone in the first round, with Colton Hood being the other prospect.

Here’s a look at the latest NFL Draft projections and profile for McCoy.