jermond mccoy

Full Name: Jermod I. McCoy

Date of Birth: August 16, 2005

Age: 19 (as of May 2025)

Hometown: Whitehouse, Texas

High School: Whitehouse High School (Whitehouse, TX)

Current School: University of Tennessee

Previous School: Oregon State University (2023 season)

Conference: Southeastern Conference (SEC)

Academic Major: Sport Management

Years at School: Entering 3rd year (Junior class standing in 2025)

Transfer History: Transferred from Oregon State to Tennessee after the 2023 season

Redshirt Status: Did not redshirt; played as a true freshman

Eligibility Remaining: Two years (2025 and 2026 seasons)

FootBall Information

Position(s) Played: Cornerback

Primary Position: Cornerback

Pro Position Projection: Cornerback

Jersey Number: #3

Starter or Backup: Starter

Team Captain: Not publicly disclosed

Games Played / Started:

  • 2023 (Oregon State): Played in 12 games, started 5

  • 2024 (Tennessee): Played in 13 games, started 13

Injury History:

  • Suffered a torn ACL during offseason workouts in January 2025; recovery ongoing

Suspensions/Disciplinary Issues: None reported

Coach History:

  • Head Coach: Josh Heupel

  • Defensive Coordinator: Tim Banks

  • Defensive Backs Coach: Willie Martinez

Physical

Measurements

Height: 6'0"

Weight: 193 lbs

Arm Length: pending combine

Hand Size: pending combine

Wingspan: pending combine

summary

summary

Jermod McCoy is a highly skilled cornerback known for his exceptional coverage abilities and ball-hawking skills. His transfer from Oregon State to Tennessee proved fruitful, as he quickly became a cornerstone of the Volunteers' secondary. McCoy's 2024 season was highlighted by a standout performance against Oklahoma, where he recorded an interception and did not allow a single completion on 48 coverage snaps, earning him national recognition. His ability to read quarterbacks and anticipate routes makes him a formidable defender in man-to-man coverage. Despite a setback due to a torn ACL in early 2025, McCoy's prior performances have solidified his status as a top prospect for the 2026 NFL Draft, with multiple mock drafts projecting him as a first-round pick