Why Jermod McCoy Still Falling in 2026 NFL Draft Despite First-Round Grade

"There are questions about his longevity": Adam Schefter paints harsh reality for Jermod McCoy's NFL career amid failing draft stock

Jermod McCoy was surprisingly not taken on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL draft on Friday. The Tennessee cornerback was initially projected as a Round 1 pick, but his slide has left many puzzled.

Who Is Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy, the Top Prospect Falling Down the 2026 NFL Draft?

McCoy was expected to slip out of the first round, but perhaps not this far down.

Why Jermod McCoy still falling in 2026 NFL Draft despite first-round grade

ESPN reported that teams in the 2026 NFL Draft are worried about Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy's longevity due to a knee injury. He's still undrafted.

Jermod McCoy's Unprecedented Draft Slide: Knee Injury Impact Explained

Jermod McCoy, a highly touted cornerback from Tennessee, experienced a dramatic fall in the 2026 NFL Draft, plummeting from a potential top-10 pick to the fourth round. His draft day slide was largely attributed to serious knee concerns, including a "bone plug" repair that raised alarms among teams about long-term viability. Despite excelling at his pro day, the composite worries about his knee, which previously suffered an ACL tear, overshadowe…

Why Tennessee Football Star Cornerback Jermod McCoy Has Slipped in the NFL Draft

Heading into the week, the expectation was that Tennessee football star cornerback Jermod McCoy would be selected in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. In the event he did fall, it seemed extremely unlikely he wouldn’t be one of the first players taken in the second round. However, the reality is he’s yet […] The post Why Tennessee Football Star Cornerback Jermod McCoy Has Slipped in the NFL Draft appeared first on Rocky Top Insider.

Report details Jermod McCoy's major injury concern causing his fall in the NFL Draft

NFL teams are reportedly concerned about more than just the ACL injury that sidelined Tennessee's Jermod McCoy last season.