Jets Eye Top CB Prospect

Jets Eye Top Cornerback Prospect in NFL Draft: Jermod McCoy from Tennessee

The New York Jets are eyeing a top cornerback prospect, Jermod McCoy from Tennessee, who could potentially fall into their lap in the 2026 NFL Draft. McCoy tore his ACL in January 2025 and had surgery, causing him to drop from first-round status. The Jets, desperate to fix their secondary, could benefit from this slide.

Last year, the Jets traded Sauce Gardner to the Indianapolis Colts, leading to a total overhaul of their secondary. They added depth with Brandon Stephens, Azareyeh Thomas, and free agent Nahshon Wright, but still went interception-less in 2025.

McCoy and teammate Colton Hood visited the Jets pre-draft, and the team could potentially snag McCoy at pick number 33 or 44. Despite his ACL injury, McCoy impressed at his pro day with a 4.38-second 40-yard dash and a 38-inch vertical. If the Jets pull this off, their defense could bounce back strong come fall.

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