Raiders’ 4th-Round CB Jermod McCoy: Elite 2024 Production, Knee Recovery, and Pro-Day Explosiveness
Jermod McCoy is a high-intensity, second-team All-American cornerback who led Tennessee in 2024 with 13 passes defended, 4 interceptions, and 7 pass breakups across 13 starts, earning Jim Thorpe Award Semifinalist honors [1][3][5]. Though he missed 2025 recovering from a torn ACL, he silenced injury doubts at Tennessee’s pro day with a 4.38s 40-yard dash, 38” vertical, and 10’7” broad jump—showing elite speed and explosiveness that translate to NFL coverage [9][10]. Drafted by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 4th round (101st overall) of the 2026 NFL Draft, McCoy’s combination of football IQ, academic discipline (SEC Academic Honor Roll), and physical reclamation makes him a high-upside fit for teams needing a smart, aggressive DB with proven big-play ability [2][3][6].
