Cowboys Eye High-Upside CB Jermod McCoy

0:00On March 25th, the Dallas Cowboys are wrapping up their scouting for the 2026 NFL draft, now less than one month away. Their top brass, including head coach Brian Shahnheimer, defensive coordinator Christian Parker, and vice president of Player Personnel Will. McClay have hit pro days at Miami and Texas already. This week, they are scheduled for Texas A&M and Texas Tech, all with a sharp focus on defensive talent. This week brings them to the Tennessee Volunteers' pro day, where several defenders are catching their eye. Leading the pack is cornerback, Jeremiah McCoy, a standout prospect who could reshape their secondary if things click. McCoy entered last season as the nation's top cornerback, but sat out his final college year after tearing his ACL. At 6'1 and 188 pounds, he has the size and smooth footwork to handle big receivers, and many still see him as a potential top 15 pick if he checks out healthy. A recent social media video has scouts buzzing, showing McCoy backpedaling, cutting sharply,

1:04and handling press coverage drills with no visible issues. Draft analysts predict his natural athleticism, and ball skills will let him bounce back fast in training camp, turning him into a quick starter. As the Cowboys keep evaluating options ahead of their 12th overall pick, McCoy represents the kind of high upside defender they need to build a stronger unit right away.