Tennessee Vols WR Bru McCoy gives encouraging update on his recovery from last year's season-ending injury
Tennessee Vols redshirt senior wide receiver Bru McCoy gave an encouraging update this week on his recovery from the injury that prematurely ended his 2023 season. McCoy, who transferred from USC to Tennessee ahead of the 2022 season, suffered a fractured/dislocated ankle during the Vols' win against the South Carolina Gamecocks last September. The California native […]
Tennessee Vols redshirt senior wide receiver Bru McCoy gave an encouraging update this week on his recovery from the injury that prematurely ended his 2023 season.
McCoy, who transferred from USC to Tennessee ahead of the 2022 season, suffered a fractured/dislocated ankle during the Vols' win against the South Carolina Gamecocks last September.
The California native caught 17 passes for 217 yards and a touchdown before suffering the injury.
McCoy spoke to reporters over the weekend at his first annual golf tournament in Knoxville and he revealed that he plans to be a full-go during fall camp.
"The ankle's doing great," said McCoy. "This (golf tournament) is kind of the cap off to any sort of extracurriculars for me. After today, I won't be nearly as active in the community because I'll be pouring into making sure I can show up on Saturdays. But the ankle is doing well and I'm really thankful for how everything worked out during the rehab process."
When asked about fall camp, McCoy didn't hesitate to make it known that he plans to be a full-go when practice starts in a few weeks.
"I'm gonna go," said an obviously determined McCoy. "I think the best thing for me is to just get back into it, back in the fire. So I plan on being a full-go for fall camp. And whatever restrictions, you know, we'll deal with that as they come."
McCoy said that he's been a full-go during summer workouts, though he also noted that his workload has been monitored to make sure he's not overexerting himself.
Getting McCoy back in 2024 will be huge for the Vols' offense. McCoy isn't a burner who will be streaking down the field a la Squirrel White or Jalin Hyatt. But he's still a perfect fit in Josh Heupel's offense because of his ability to block on the perimeter and move the chains by picking up tough yards after contact. McCoy, as evidenced by his investment in the Knoxville community, is also a key team leader for the Vols.
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