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Medical Red Flags Put Jermod McCoy’s First-Round Outlook in Doubt

Concerns over a cartilage repair in his knee are reshaping how teams judge risk before Thursday’s draft.

Defensive back Jermod McCoy #3 of the Tennessee Volunteers celebrates a 17-yard interception return against the Oklahoma Sooners in the first quarter at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on September 21, 2024 in Norman, Oklahoma. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Tennessee defensive back Colton Hood (DB14) speaks to members of the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images

Overview

  • ESPN’s Dan Graziano now projects Tennessee’s Colton Hood to be the second corner selected ahead of Jermod McCoy.
  • NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero reported the reconstructed ACL is not the issue, with concern centered on a bone plug used to repair knee cartilage.
  • Some doctors who reviewed McCoy’s scans believe he may need another procedure that could cost most of his rookie season, according to multiple reports.
  • Betting and mock indicators reflect a slide, with DraftKings setting his draft slot over/under at 17.5 and pricing the Over heavily.
  • Analysts have compared the situation to Will Johnson’s drop last year, even as McCoy’s 4.37-second pro-day 40 and 2024 production underscore his top-tier talent.