During the third day of the 2026 NFL Draft on Saturday, there will be a lot of talk about the players left on the board and why they are still waiting to be selected.
One of those players is Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy, who missed all of the 2025 season with a torn ACL.
During his career with Tennessee, McCoy had six interceptions and was considered a top draft pick before his injury. Concerns with his knee understandably has teams cautious about his future in the NFL.
McCoy still has the physical skills to be a productive player, running a 4.37 in the 40-yard dash at Tennessee’s pro day.
There are still reports out there concerning McCoy's surgically-repaired knee, and there might be a new issue on the horizon as the NFL Network says teams are now concerned about a bone plug that is used to repair cartilage.
33. San Francisco 49ers (from Jets): De'Zhaun Stribling, WR, MississippiThe 2026 NFL Draft continues Friday, April 24, as teams move into Rounds 2 and 3.See how the next wave of prospects comes off the board as draft weekend rolls on.
34. Arizona Cardinals: Chase Bisontis, G, Texas A&M
36. Houston Texans (from Raiders): Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State
38. Las Vegas Raiders (from Commanders via Texans): Treydan Stukes, CB/S, Arizona
39. Cleveland Browns: WR Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
40. Kansas City Chiefs: R Mason Thomas, DE/OLB, Oklahoma
41. Cincinnati Bengals: Cashius Howell, DE/OLB, Texas A&M
42. New Orleans Saints: Christen Miller, DT, Georgia
43. Miami Dolphins: Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Texas Tech
44. Detroit Lions (from Cowboys via Jets): Derrick Moore, DE, Michigan
46. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Josiah Trotter, LB, Missouri
47. Pittsburgh Steelers (from Colts): Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama
49. Carolina Panthers (from Vikings): Lee Hunter, DT, Texas Tech
50. New York Jets (from Lions): D'Angelo Ponds, CB, Indiana
51. Minnesota Vikings (from Panthers): LB Jake Golday, Cincinnati