Jermod McCoy Rockets Into Top-5 NFL Draft Corner with 4.38 Dash

Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy vaulted back into first-round draft contention after a blazing 4.38 40-yard dash at his pro day.

“Latest intel adds another layer of intrigue to Dallas Cowboys’ potential first-round plans ahead of 2026 NFL Draft The Dallas Cowboys say they don’t want to draft redshirt rookies in 2026”

A to Z Sports

McCoy had missed the entire 2025 season recovering from a torn ACL, and questions about his health overshadowed his elite talent for months.

A to Z Sports

ESPN reported that the race for CB1 is officially on.

Sports Illustrated's mock had McCoy going No. 5 to the Giants.

McCoy posted a 4.38 40-yard dash, a 38-inch vertical jump, and a 10-foot-7 broad jump.

He opted into full participation including positional drills addressing change of direction concerns.

Bleacher Report

The Cowboys shifted from viewing McCoy as a no-no to a possible suitor at No. 12.

The Steelers could consider McCoy at No. 21 as a massive upside swing.

McCoy's recovery reshaped the defensive back landscape for 2026.

“The 2026 NFL draft is less than three weeks away (April 23-25)”

ESPN

Sports Illustrated framed the mock as a thought exercise yet found McCoy worthy of top-5 consideration.

With less than three weeks to draft, McCoy answered the most critical question: Is he healthy?