Overview
- The Raiders used pick No. 101 on Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy after he slid due to medical red flags tied to an ACL tear and a reported bone plug in his knee.
- An NFL defensive backs coach quoted by the New York Times, as relayed by ClutchPoints, said insiders believe McCoy’s knee may be worse than many thought and called the selection a hard gamble.
- Sportsnaut reported Tony Pauline’s view that there is a chance McCoy may never play again and that he could be sidelined in 2026.
- Even with the risk, analysts still praise his elite coverage traits, and he reportedly ran a 4.38-second 40-yard dash at Tennessee’s pro day.
- The Raiders are treating the move as a value play that could yield top-tier talent at low cost but could also leave a need in the secondary if further surgery or setbacks occur.