Jermod McCoy: Top Cornerback Target for Bucs

0:00It's April 8th. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI, your gridiron update. I'm Corey with the story. Tababay Buccaneers hold a top 15 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, and they're eyeing Germain McCoy as a prime quarterback target. This 20-year-old stands six feet tall, weighs 188 pounds, and brings elite athleticism after shining at Oregon State and Tennessee. He racked up interceptions and pass breakups, earning second-team All-American honors before an ACL tear sidelined him last year. McCoy transferred to Tennessee after a strong freshman year, starting every game in 2024 with nine pass breakups and four picks. He skipped on field drills at the Scouting Combine during rehab, but crushed his pro-day last month. Buccaneers in the 4.38-4.4-040 yard dash, a 38-inch vertical, and a 10-foot-7 broadjum putiment. The top of athletic scores for his position.

1:01Buccaneers know the secondary needs help, with Zion McCollum locked in through 2028, letting consistent, and second-year guy, Benjamin. Morrison battling injuries and other issues. McCoy offers cheap depth right away, plus ball skills and man-coverage instincts that could push those starters and raise the unit ceiling. His stock-dipped pre-pro-day over injury worries, but that workout locked him in as a day-one pick, likely top 20 and buzzing for top 12. At just 21 soon, Tampa fits their love for young, explosive first round athletes who need time to adjust. Picture McCoy shaking rust, grabbing starter snaps by 2027, and anchoring as a true number one corner down the line. That's the high upside-bat Keeping Bucks Nation hyped for draft night.