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Jermod McCoy | 2026 NFL Draft Profile Snapshot Top-50 Players Post NFL Combine

NFL Draft Analyst Will Rock Grades Jermod McCoy At #17 In The Detroit Football Journal Top-50 Players 2.0

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Mar 13, 2026
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#17 | CB | Jermod McCoy | Tennessee

Ht: 6’ 3/4” (6006) | Wt: 188 | Hand: 9” | Arm: 31.25” | Wing: 77” | Ape: 1.06

Career Stats: 75 Tackles (42 Solo) | 1 TFL | 6 INTs | 16 PBUs

2024’ PFF: 89.6 CG | 78.8 RDG

Red Flag: Who Is He In 2026? Hasn’t Played Since 2024

Draft Stock: ⬇️ 1 | Previous Rank #16


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Player Profile Snapshot

Standing 6-foot-3/4 and 188 pounds, Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy possesses the exact physical dimensions demanded of a boundary cornerback. With 31 1/4-inch arms, he secures a proportional reach that vaults his frame into the premium length tier to erase perimeter targets. Unlike shorter-armed defenders struggling at the catch point, his wingspan allows him to execute a devastating one-hand jam in press-man coverage while maintaining balance to mirror wideouts vertically. Before a January 2025 ACL tear erased his final collegiate season, his 2024 tape was a masterclass, yielding 75 tackles, six interceptions, and an 89.6 coverage grade.

McCoy arrived in Indianapolis as the draft’s ultimate medical wildcard, needing to prove his dominance remains intact after 14 months without a live defensive snap. Opting out of on-field testing to focus on his upcoming Pro Day, he shifted the scouting spotlight strictly to medical rechecks. This decision leaves a

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