Jermod McCoy Could Fall in Draft Due to Long-Term Knee Concerns

Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy (knee) tore his ACL in January of 2025 and didn't play at all last year. The NFL Network's Tom Pelissero says that McCoy has drawn plenty of scrutiny from NFL medical people in the pre-draft process because of concerns over his surgically-repaired knee. There is a possibility that McCoy slips in this year's draft, but not because of his ACL. The concern surrounds a bone plug that was used to fix a cartilage defect in his knee. Some doctors who have seen his scans are concerned that McCoy will need another surgery to replace the bone plug, which would feature a lengthy rehab. The young defensive back looked fully healthy during the Volunteers' pro day in front of NFL scouts, but his long-term durability is certainly in question with the NFL draft just a few days away. If McCoy didn't have any knee issues, he could have been looking at being taken within the top 10 picks in this year's draft. Pelissero says there's a chance he might not even be taken in Round 1 on Thursday evening.

Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero