Career Summary

Jermod McCoy is a Texas-born cornerback who earned All-American recognition at Tennessee before becoming a fourth-round selection of the Las Vegas Raiders.

Jermod McCoy began his college career at Oregon State and developed into a prominent cornerback after transferring to Tennessee. The Las Vegas Raiders selected him with the 101st overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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Early Life

McCoy is from Whitehouse, Texas.

McCoy grew up in Whitehouse, Texas, and attended Whitehouse High School before enrolling at Oregon State.

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College Career

McCoy played 25 college games between Oregon State and Tennessee, recording 75 tackles, six interceptions, and 16 pass breakups.

At Oregon State in 2023, McCoy played 12 games with five starts, totaling 31 tackles, two interceptions, and seven pass breakups. He transferred to Tennessee and started all 13 games in 2024, recording 44 tackles, four interceptions, and nine pass breakups.

McCoy did not play in 2025 after suffering a torn ACL while training in January.

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Path to the NFL

McCoy's 2024 Tennessee season and subsequent recovery from injury led to a fourth-round NFL opportunity.

McCoy's 2024 Tennessee season brought national recognition after he started all 13 games and tied for the team lead with four interceptions. Although he missed 2025 with an ACL injury, the Raiders selected him in the fourth round in 2026.

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NFL Career

The Raiders selected McCoy 101st overall in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Las Vegas traded from the 102nd pick to the 101st selection to draft McCoy in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. He was among eight Raiders 2026 draft picks who made the club's initial 53-man roster.

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Career Accomplishments

McCoy was a 2024 second-team Associated Press All-American, first-team All-SEC selection, and Jim Thorpe Award semifinalist.

In 2024, McCoy earned second-team Associated Press All-America and first-team All-SEC honors. He was also a semifinalist for the Jim Thorpe Award.

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Playing Style

McCoy's documented college production reflects a ball-hawking cornerback with strong pass-breakup output.

McCoy produced six interceptions and 16 pass breakups across 25 college games. His 2024 Tennessee season included four interceptions and nine pass breakups while starting every game.

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