Las Vegas Raiders land Jermod McCoy at 101st overall pick despite bone plug scare
Tennessee Volunteers cornerback Jermod McCoy is surprisingly undrafted for first two 2026 NFL Draft days. He faces a career-threatening bone plug issue in his knee. Teams were hesitant due to the complex surgery that involves replacement. But the Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs were strongly linked. Chiefs have a history of taking risks on injured players like Trey Smith. Several other teams were also projected for McCoy on Day 3 of the Draft. Las Vegas Raiders selected him at 101st overall pick in the fourth round.
Tennessee Volunteers cornerback Jermod McCoy is surprisingly undrafted for first two 2026 NFL Draft days. He faces a career-threatening bone plug issue in his knee. Teams were hesitant due to the complex surgery that involves replacement. But the Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs were strongly linked. Chiefs have a history of taking risks on injured players like Trey Smith. Several other teams were also projected for McCoy on Day 3 of the Draft. Las Vegas Raiders selected him at 101st overall pick in the fourth round.
