‘A really positive start’ – Rookie Jermod McCoy is having a solid training camp to the point where he could be on pace to be the steal of the draft
The Las Vegas Raiders took Jermod McCoy in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, and he could be a steal.
The Las Vegas Raiders took a flier on rookie cornerback Jermod McCoy. When everyone else was passing on him because of a knee injury, the Raiders decided to take him in the fourth round.
And McCoy can be one of the best CBs in the league. He has that kind of potential. Now, will it take some development? Yes. But the main part is just getting healthy, staying healthy, and having a good training camp. He’s doing that so far.
Raiders HC Klint Kubiak talks rookie CB Jermod McCoy so far at training camp
“Yeah, I think he’s been available for three days, which is a really positive start,” Kubiak told reporters. “So, just keep stacking days; we’ll keep monitoring his mileage, and just see how he comes in and recovers the next day. But to see him out there getting as much work as he’s getting has been excellent.”
Standing just under 6’1” and weighing 190 pounds, McCoy has 31-inch arms and elite speed. The kind of speed you can’t really teach at that position. He impressed scouts at Tennessee’s Pro Day by running a blistering 4.37-second 40-yard dash and showing readiness to contribute right away. And, based on this cornerback room, that’s something they will need, and that’s already been obvious this offseason.
When healthy, McCoy displays length, explosiveness, and fluid athleticism, combining excellent ball skills with physicality at the catch point. He’s a strong fit for both press and off coverage as his technique develops. Although he missed the 2025 season and remains relatively inexperienced, his upside is enormous—if things break right, he could become a cornerstone of the Raiders’ defense.
If the Raiders somehow end up leaving this offseason with a guy who looks like he could be a CB1, that’s a win. That’s certainly what they’re thinking could happen. But they have to be sure. They’re taking this process very seriously.