Jermod McCoy Falls to Fourth Round, Selected by Raiders in NFL Draft
Former highly-touted cornerback prospect Jermod McCoy was selected by the Las Vegas Raiders in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, falling significantly from early projections that had him as a potential first-round pick.
The Raiders used their fourth-round pick to acquire McCoy, who missed the entire 2025 college season due to a torn ACL injury. According to McCoy himself, his knee feels good and he’s ready to contribute, though he acknowledged that the final decision on whether he needs additional surgery rests with the Raiders organization.
McCoy’s draft fall represents one of the more notable slides in this year’s draft process. Early in his college career, he was widely regarded as a first-round caliber prospect with the potential to be selected among the top cornerbacks available. However, the ACL injury that sidelined him for the 2025 season created significant uncertainty around his availability and long-term durability, causing many teams to hesitate in selecting him earlier.
The Raiders’ decision to select McCoy in the fourth round indicates they believe in his talent and potential upside despite the injury concerns. Las Vegas has been actively working to improve their secondary, and adding a player with McCoy’s perceived skill set – even with the injury history – represents a calculated risk that could pay dividends if he returns to full form.
For McCoy, the selection marks the beginning of his professional football journey after a challenging college career derailed by injury. Now he’ll have the opportunity to prove himself at the NFL level with a franchise that saw enough value in him to use a mid-round draft pick despite his recent absence from the field.
The Raiders now have McCoy on their roster as they continue to build their defense for the upcoming season. His development and availability will be key storylines to watch as he transitions from injury recovery to NFL competition.
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