McCoy's Draft Stock Falls, Cowboys in Tough Spot

0:00On April 21st, Tennessee cornerback Jermad McCoy was looking like a lock for a top spot in this week's NFL draft, even pegged for the Cowboys at the 12th overall pick. The 20-year-old hasn't hit the field since tearing his ACL in January 2025, but he's bounced back strong. Scouts love to speed in athleticism at Tennessee's pro-day last month, yet the Cowboys have backed off their top 20 selections. They're avoiding prospects who can't jump in right away, calling them red-shirt risks. Teens are buzzing with injury worries, comparing McCoy to guys like Cardinals Corner, Will Johnson, and ex Jaguars linebacker, Miles Jack, both of whom. Slid to Round 2, fancy the irony since Dallas loves grabbing first-round talents on the cheap and rehabbing them for big payoffs. New reports say fresh medical info might push McCoy clean out of Round 1 in today, too. He feels ready for the 20-26 season, but with 32 team Docs weighing the odds, his top 10 talent could go at a bargain.

1:01That leaves the Cowboys in a tough spot. Jerry Jones might eye a trade-down or second-round grab if the gambler in him kicks in, turning McCoy into their next steal.