Tennessee star cornerback Jermod McCoy has officially declared for the 2026 NFL Draft. This is not much of a surprise, as McCoy has been mocked in the first round despite missing 2025 with a torn ACL.
McCoy has been a star since the day he stepped on campus. He didn't miss a beat as a true freshman in 2023, where he put up a stat line of 31 tackles, seven passes defended, and two interceptions. In 2024, McCoy had another impressive year of 44 tackles, seven passes defended, and four interceptions. In January, when McCoy tore his ACL, it was a sad day in Knoxville as many knew it was likely the last time he'd suit up for the Vols.