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Day 2 of Raiders training camp produced standout performances from TE Brock Bowers, WR Jalen Nailor, WR Brandon Johnson, and CB Jermod McCoy. Kirk Cousins connected for several plays: Bowers toe-tapped a deep-out catch, Nailor high-pointed a sideline throw, Johnson reeled in a low, off-target pass on an intermediate route, and McCoy forced a fumble on a short pass and returned it for a touchdown as intensity rose.
Las Vegas used 10 picks to lean into a defense-first rebuild around franchise QB Fernando Mendoza, with standout best-in-class selections Jermod McCoy, Mike Washington Jr., and Brandon Cleveland. The Raiders traded up for McCoy at No. 101, added speed with Washington Jr. at No. 122, and landed a stout nose tackle in Cleveland, while Keyron Crawford and Dalton Johnson address development needs. Hezekiah Masses and Malik Benson are sleepers who could contribute early on special teams and depth at receiver. Overall, the draft emphasizes defensive upside while continuing to build around Mendoza.
Las Vegas drafted Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy in the fourth round despite a knee injury 15 months earlier that required an osteochondral graft (cartilage plug). Medical expert Dr. David J. Chao explained the graft and warned it could limit his durability, labeling him more of a Day 3 pick due to long-term concerns. The Raiders pursued him to address a cornerback need, but the team also contends with Maxx Crosby’s degenerative knee issues.
Las Vegas traded up to select Jermod McCoy at 101 in the fourth round, adding a cornerback who slid due to knee concerns despite a 4.3-second 40 at his Pro Day; McCoy missed 2025 with an injury and endured a tense two days waiting to hear his name, but the Raiders see upside and hope he can stay healthy and contribute in 2026 to bolster a previously inconsistent secondary.
Las Vegas wrapped the 2026 NFL Draft with 10 picks, six on Day 3, highlighted by trading up to select Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy despite ACL concerns, and moving on from DE Tyree Wilson in a deal for Dalton Johnson. The Raiders fortified the secondary with Treydan Stukes, Dalton Johnson, and Hezekiah Masses while adding faster offensive weapons in Mike Washington Jr. and Malik Benson to complement top pick Fernando Mendoza, signaling a plan for a versatile, speedier offense under Robbie Leonard.
The Las Vegas Raiders moved up to select Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy with the 101st overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, adding a multifaceted playmaker who starred at Oregon State before transferring to Tennessee and earning second-team All-SEC. McCoy, who returned from an ACL injury in 2025, impressed scouts with a 4.37-second 40-yard dash at his pro day after posting 14 bench reps at the Combine, and brings a track-and-ballskills background from Whitehouse, Texas.
Cornerback Jermod McCoy, who missed the 2025 season with a torn ACL after two strong college seasons, was drafted 101st overall by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2026 NFL Draft. He says he’s mentally resilient and will do whatever the Raiders’ medical staff require to get back on the field, stressing that this opportunity isn’t something to take for granted. He’s set to reunite with Tennessee teammate Dont’e Thornton Jr. and recalled his first college interception against Mendoza as a reminder of the journey ahead.
UT cornerback Jermod McCoy slipped from first-round projections after a medical recheck suggested he could need knee surgery. The Raiders traded up to draft him in the fourth round, hopeful he can contribute after missing time with an ACL tear. A report indicated he might require surgery to repair a bone plug used for a cartilage defect, which could sideline him for extensive periods in 2026, but McCoy says his doctors are confident and he’s willing to do whatever’s best for his career longevity.
Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft delivered a flurry of trades and Round 4-5 selections that reshaped roster depth across the league. Highlights include the Las Vegas Raiders landing Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy at No. 101 (via a TEN through BUF trade), the New York Jets grabbing Cade Klubnik at No. 110 (from Cincinnati), and Cincinnati acquiring Connor Lew at No. 128 (via a Jets swap), plus a broad slate of OL, WR, LB and CB picks as teams hunted for immediate help and developmental upside.
Following a strong Day 2, the Browns look to Day 3 targets among the best available, but Jermod McCoy’s bone plug injury concerns could make teams wary of a late-round pick, potentially shaping Cleveland’s selection.
Las Vegas moved up from No. 102 to No. 101 to draft Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy. McCoy appeared in 25 games (18 starts) across Oregon State and Tennessee, totaling 75 tackles, six interceptions and 16 PBUs; he started all 13 games in 2024 as a Jim Thorpe Award semifinalist, but missed 2025 due to an ACL tear and returned to practice in August.
After addressing wide receiver and edge with Stribling and Height, the 49ers shift focus to Day 3 for offensive‑line help, with top targets including Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy (a plus-at-the-ball player who tore ACL in 2025) and Penn State tackle Drew Shelton (quick feet, needs strength), as they seek future left‑tackle/guard options behind Trent Williams.
Former Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy, once a favored first-round pick, went without a selection through Rounds 1–3 and now heads into Day Three with serious knee concerns after an ACL tear in 2025; doctors worry about a possible second surgery to repair a bone plug for a cartilage defect, and if it doesn’t go well his NFL future could be uncertain, making a fourth-round projection the most likely outcome.
UT cornerback Jermod McCoy, who missed last season with a torn ACL, could need another surgery to repair a bone plug in his knee, potentially sidelining him for extensive time in 2026 as a rookie and possibly dropping him in the NFL draft despite strong pro day numbers.
Green Bay could be forced to trade up in the 2026 NFL Draft to land Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy if he slides into the mid-to-late first round; his ACL injury last year raises durability concerns, but his Pro Day and elite traits keep him in play. With no first-round pick until 2028 after trading for Micah Parsons, a high-risk, high-reward buy-low move could be on the table if McCoy falls, though concerns about health and his agent complicate the decision.