Tennessee Cornerback Jermod McCoy Crushes Pro Day Performance Following ACL Injury

Jermod McCoy put in the work, and now he could hear his name called very early in the NFL Draft.

Jermod McCoy runs during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026. | Angelina Alcantar/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Tennessee Volunteers held their pro day on Tuesday, as many players opted to compete to help boost their draft stock. One of the players who competed was the player who could hear his name called first among the other Tennessee players. That player is Jermod McCoy, who is fresh off an ACL injury that he suffered over a year ago.

This was the first time that the talented prospect competed with scouts in attendance since he was cleared from his injury. The talented prospect missed the full season, Senior Bowl, and the combine, but was cleared to go for both activities following the season. He opted out of those to save his testing for Knoxville, which was a great decision, as he turned heads at the event. Here is some more information on his day.

More Information on Jermod McCoy's Pro Day Performance

Tennessee defensive back Jermod McCoy (3) jogs during warm-ups before a NCAA football game between Tennessee Volunteers and New Mexico State Aggies at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Nov. 15, 2025. | Angelina Alcantar/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

"The most anticipated Pro Day this year just took place and Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy aced the test. The results I’m told were as follows: 4.38 40 (range from others was 4.37-4.41) with 38” VJ and 10’7” BJ. At the Combine, 40 would have been T-2 and BJ T-10 among CBs. The VJ is solid but would have been 13th. McCoy was reportedly cleared to play during the season but opted not to, and he chose not to participate at the Senior Bowl and Combine. So seeing him compete and participate today was critical for teams considering a CB in RD1. He’s CB2 on my board behind only Monsoor Delane (LSU)," Todd McSay said.

McCoy was projected to slide down draft boards if he didn't compete on Tuesday, but his scores leave many believing that he may hear his name called within the first 15 selections of the very first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. He is one of the two cornerbacks leaving Tennessee with the chance of being selected in the first round. The other one is Colton Hood, who also competed at the event.

McCoy could be one of the better players in the draft if he can maintain his speed on the field, as he was by far one of the better coverage defensive backs in the country. He will now look towards the draft, as will every Tennessee player, as the public work is done until then. This will be one of the more anticipated drafts for Tennessee fans, as they will be well represented.