LV Jermod McCoy
NFL player. Position: CB (Cornerback). Team: Las Vegas Raiders.
Quick Facts
- Position: Cornerback (CB)
- Team: Las Vegas Raiders (LV)
- Drafted: 2026 NFL Draft, 4th round, 101st overall pick
- College: University of Tennessee Volunteers
2026 Outlook
Former Tennessee standout cornerback Jermod McCoy slid to the 4th round of the 2026 draft due to concerns about potential secondary ACL surgery, though he insists his knee is healthy and cleared by his doctors. The Raiders selected him at 101st overall despite the injury risk. McCoy's recovery timeline is complex — he's targeting a return to the field sometime in late 2025/early 2026 following his ACL tear, similar to Pro Bowl comparables like Trevon Diggs. (per Jermod McCoy draft analysis - Yahoo Sports)
Pre-draft analysis highlighted McCoy as a first-round talent falling due to ACL recovery concerns. Bears Wire noted his name shouldn't remain on board long once Day 3 started, though teams with medical confidence might trade up if they believed in his clearance. McCoy would have paired well opposite Jaylon Johnson for any team needing shutdown corner potential. The medicals — not the talent — were the primary discussion point (per 10 best available players for Bears on Day 3 of 2026 NFL Draft).
Post-draft: Raiders took him at 101st. The narrative remains a medical gamble versus shutdown corner talent. His 2026 role will hinge entirely on clearance timing and Raiders' coverage depth (per 10 best available players for Bears on Day 3 of 2026 NFL Draft).
Role / Depth Chart
Acquired as a 4th-round cornerback prospect. Recovery and acclimation timeline likely means limited 2026 role initially.
Injury Status
Torn ACL (suffered early 2025). Reportedly facing potential secondary surgery concerns due to a bone plug complication. Medically cleared by his surgical team but being evaluated by Raiders medical staff for long-term durability protocols.
Recent News
- 2026-04-25 — What some Vols fans are saying about Jermod McCoy after he fell to the 4th round of... (What some Vols fans are saying about Jermod McCoy after he fell to the 4th round of...)
- 2026-04-24 — Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy still available entering Day 3 of NFL Draft amid injury... (Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy still available entering Day 3 of NFL Draft amid injury...)
- 2026-04-25 — Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy still available entering Day 3 of NFL Draft amid injury... (Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy still available entering Day 3 of NFL Draft amid injury...)
- 2026-05-27 — Position battles on Las Vegas Raiders’ roster between 2025, 2026 NFL draft classes (Position battles on Las Vegas Raiders’ roster between 2025, 2026 NFL draft classes)
- 2026-04-20 — 2026 NFL mock draft: Jordan Reid's predictions for 257 picks (2026 NFL mock draft: Jordan Reid's predictions for 257 picks)
- 2026-06-22 — Ranking the top 10 NFL offseasons: Myles Garrett trade was a win-win for two teams on... (Ranking the top 10 NFL offseasons: Myles Garrett trade was a win-win for two teams on...)
- 2026-06-18 — 2026 NFL minicamp live updates: Last spring practices wrap up (2026 NFL minicamp live updates: Last spring practices wrap up)
- 2026-04-26 — Raiders' updated depth chart now that dust has settled after 2026 NFL Draft (Raiders' updated depth chart now that dust has settled after 2026 NFL Draft)
- 2026-06-12 — Raiders questions at the dead period (Raiders questions at the dead period)
- 2026-04-16 — 2026 NFL draft: How all 32 teams can ace their picks, needs (2026 NFL draft: How all 32 teams can ace their picks, needs)
Open Questions
- Will McCoy require secondary ACL surgery?
- What's his realistic timeline for NFL field readiness?