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Jermod McCoy is falling in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Tennessee Volunteers cornerback transfer didn't play last season after a knee injury. McCoy's breakout year in 2024 had teams projecting him as a first-round pick, but as we enter the third round, he's still on the board.

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.

Here’s the latest from the NFL Draft about McCoy.

Jermod McCoy 2026 NFL Draft slide reactions and rumors

Six picks left in the third round at No. 95 with the New England Patriots on the board. This was unexpected for McCoy.

Pre-Draft Projections going into Thursday night

Jordan Reid (ESPN): No. 15, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Mel Kiper (ESPN): No. 24, Cleveland Browns

Chad Reuter (NFL): No. 22, Kansas City Chiefs

Eric Edholm (NFL): No. 22, Los Angeles Chargers

Jermod McCoy NFL Draft Profile (NFL's Lance Zierlein)

"McCoy is a toolsy outside corner with CB1 flashes, but an ACL tear robbed him of a much-needed third season. Hips and feet are smooth, allowing for quality lateral transitions and efficient gathers to match hard-breaking curls. He’s athletic in his recoveries but average acceleration leaves him chasing too often on go routes.

"More focused, physical press disruption should make the rep easier to control. He’s opportunistic with strong ball skills at the catch point. His route squeeze and zone awareness should improve with more reps. We should expect McCoy’s athletic traits and instincts to help him make up for lost time once he gets into camp."

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