2026 NFL DRAFT
PROSPECT PROFILE
JERMOD McCOY
CB, Tennessee 6-1, 190
** Since I did not have any 2025 games stored to watch McCoy, I had to use online clips and film which I dislike because they do not always show the true flaws in a prospects game. However, I was able to pull up some full 2024 games (10/19 vs Alabama, 11/31 @ Vandy, 12/21 CFP @ Ohio State) online to try and gather enough info for my report.
Strengths
- Physical at the POA shows up in contested catch situations
- Good technique in press man to control his jam and not overshoot leading to bad positioning
- Fluid hips to mirror receivers
- Extremely smooth in his turn and trail technique
- Very comfortable in zone coverage where he has a natural feel in space
- Trusts his ability, skills and instincts to not overcommit on double moves
Weaknesses
- Coming off a knee injury that had him miss the entire 2025 season
- Needs to improve tackling ability by wrapping up instead of shoulder blocking opponents
- Not always the most willing tackler
- He can be overly aggressive in contested catch situations especially on deep routes that can lead to some big yardage penalties in the NFL
Jermod McCoy was trending toward being CB1 in this class until he suffered a horrific knee injury in January 2025 that saw him miss the entire 2025 college season. Reports have been that the recovery is progressing slowly which could make him questionable to start off season workouts and possibly training camp. The team medicals will no doubt influence his draft status. However, any team that feels comfortable enough to take the gamble on him and assuming he returns to his former ability, is getting an elite talent at the position.
McCoy’s ability to mirror in trail technique is his best attribute. He has the confidence, patience and skill to let the route develop before making his move. He shows good technique in press man to time his jam and not be overly aggressive with it which lets him keep his balance at the LOS. While he is very good in press man, he is very comfortable in zone where he lets his instinct and anticipation shine and does a good job to come downhill.
McCoy’s draft position will squarely fall on which team is confident on the medicals to select him, but unless they are more concerning than we know, he should be a Rd1 selection. I would expect his draft range to be anywhere from pick 10-32. While CB is not the most immediate need for the Los Angeles Chargers, McCoy’s ability to be as effective and comfortable in man or zone coverage could be enticing for O’ Leary’s combo coverage scheme. Selecting him would give great depth to the unit and the flexibility to move on from current players next off season, but I would be pleasantly surprised if he was still on the board at 1.22.
