Former Tennessee Vols CB Jermod McCoy makes unexpected decision ahead of 2026 NFL Draft
The former Tennessee Vols cornerback could be a an early first round selection.
Former Tennessee Vols cornerback Jermod McCoy made an unexpected decision at the NFL scouting combine this week.
McCoy, who missed the entire 2025 season with a torn ACL, reportedly won’t be working out or taking part in on-field drills at the combine in Indianapolis.
The decision comes as a surprise as McCoy, who started his college career at Oregon State, is viewed as a potential top 10 selection depending on how teams feel about his medicals after missing last season.
McCoy will speak to the media Thursday morning at the combine.
It was always a longshot that Jermod McCoy would play in 2025
Not having McCoy, along with losing starting cornerback Rickey Gibson in the season-opener, was a tough blow for the Vols in 2025.
It was always a longshot, however, that McCoy would play this past season.
The Texas native tore his ACL in January, 2025. Returning in less than 12 months from a torn ACL is never a guarantee.
Former Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs, for example, missed 353 days (almost a full year) after tearing his ACL in 2023.
McCoy could still work out at Tennessee’s pro day later this spring, but it’s unclear at this point what his plan is.