NFL Draft 2026 – Cornerback Jermod McCoy Scouting Report

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1        Jermod McCoy #3        6-1, 188            Tennessee – Sp. 4.38          

NFL Comparison: Champ Bailey                     Rating 95

Gifted third-year junior showed highly developed ability since his true freshman season at Oregon State. High-star recruit earned honors at OSU before transferring to Tennessee. Made immediate impact at Tennessee and earned first team SEC and 3rd team All-American honors. Excellent positional athleticism with natural combination to succeed early in the NFL. Unfortunately, he sustained a torn ACL injury in Jan 2025 which terminated his final season. He is a rare natural polished athlete who played immediately at high levels and graded out very impressively. Blankets receivers when isolated in one-to-one matchups. He has developed the finer nuances of playing corner very quickly. Explosive athlete with blue chip skills for the demanding pro corner position. Very good height and frame for the corner spot with long arms and good muscle development. Excellent initial quickness with the ability to flip his hips easily and shadow receivers. Fast footwork that allows him to mirror through the transition stage in both the underneath or deeper routes. Instant accelerator and can reach top speed quickly and ride a receiver’s hip. Able to gather himself and break down in space on the move, displaying fine quickness and flexibility. Outstanding range and rare closing speed to make the key interception or breakup passes. Uses his fine short-area quickness and lateral movement skills to mirror receivers and maintains his speed to run stride for stride down the field. Smooth in his ability to change directions and retain position with close coverage. In press coverage, gets good arm extension and is able to redirect and disrupt receivers at the line. Natural cover man is able to use the sidelines as an extra defender and can track well from a trail position. Uses his outstanding COD to react very well to comeback routes. He picks up routes quickly and baits QBs to throw the ball providing a cushion for the receiver which he knows he can close in a heartbeat. In 2023 as a true freshman at OSU, he started 5 games with 31 tackles, 2 interceptions. At Tennessee in 2024, he started all 13 games and had 44 total tackles, 4 interceptions and 7 PBUs. Earned All-American honors and SEC first team nominee and did not allow a TD reception. Over his last two seasons, he was tested by top receivers with long speed and highly developed skills. His height combined with exceptional leaping ability allow him to win on most jump balls. Shows explosive cobra-like quickness to plant and drive aggressively and break up passes. He will challenge every throw and looks to break on the ball and make a turnover. In run support, he will attack aggressively with secure tackling to finish. Wiry frame needs to add some muscle which would help him improve his strength to get off blocks and finish more consistently. At times, he looks to make the big play and gets caught peeking into the backfield. Capable of recovering with his top speed and able to break up passes, relying on his speed, length and leaping ability. Very natural and smooth when he needs to flip his hips to turn and run. At the NFL Combine, he checked in at 6006 and 188 lbs. He did not workout, though checked out well medically. At his pro day, he ran a 4.38 time with a 38” VL and 10’7” BJ. Looked sharp in the complete positional drills. As a corner, he is similar to versatile Champ Bailey in body type, athleticism and coverage development. Cobra like corner with quick feet, flexible hips and body control along with explosive COD. Fast development and close to being an NFL ready plugin player who possesses a very high ceiling. Prototypical true #1 shutdown corner with outstanding athleticism and playmaking ability. Exceptional ball hawk with 25 games with 18 starts,16 TFUs and 6 interceptions while clubs threw away from him regularly. His knee injury will be 18 months when NFL training camp opens a full 6 months ahead of the rehab period. Probable Pro Bowler if he continues to develop his natural skills. Rare blue-chipper and top-flight cover man. Lights out shutdown corner.

Draft Projection: 1st Round – Top 10     

NFL Draft 2026 – Kenyon Sadiq Scouting Report

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1 Kenyon Sadiq #18 – 6-3, 241    Oregon – Sp. 4.39 
                            NFL Comparison: Evan Ingram                       Rating 92

Fast fluid athlete was a productive weapon in the Ducks passing game during his abbreviated three-year career. Excellent hands and receiving radius with the body control to be very difficult to defend. Lines up in the slot, flex, out wide, inline and from the H-FB back positions to create mismatches especially in the red zone. Outstanding route runner with precise cutting skills to create separation. Shows top burst of speed to get into the deep seam and a become a very difficult matchup. Two-year starter with a very high LOD as a receiver and will command a special piece in a pro-offense. Scored 8 of his 11 career TDs in 2025 when he lined up at a few positions. Willing blocker uses his quickness and length to grade out adequately. As a blocker, he is better on the move than inline. Ideal for the NFL game of today and an early impact weapon. Piece to create major mismatches on the play clock and give his QB intriguing options vs backers and safeties. Fastest prospect at this position with impact ability in a few roles. Easy mover in formations and gives his QB favorable single matches. Developed quickly in the Ducks quick passing game. At the NFL Combine, he checked in 6’3” 241 lbs., with 10” hands and 31 1/2” arms. Ran a blazing 4.39 time with a 1.54 ten-yard split. Did amazing leaping drills with a 43.5” VL and an 11’ BJ. Big receiver with wideout speed and natural receiving skills. Late 1st day selection and top 20-30 pick. Type to open an offense up and spread a secondary out, creating multiple single matchups in coverage. Though mainly a one-dimensional player, he has impact talent for a passing game and is ready to hit the ground running in a pro passing game. Impact ability to follow in the new wave of move tight ends who have provided playmaking ability in NFL passing attacks. Refined skill set with elite speed makes him a unique addition to an offense. Fine weapon to make a key difference.
                                                                                  Draft Projection: 1st Round

2026 NFL Draft: Jeremiyah Love Heads NFL 16 prospects Attending Event

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Sixteen prospects have accepted invitations to attend the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, which begins at 8 p.m. ET on April 23.

Notre Dame’s jeremiyah Love heads the event after an incredible final season. He is arguably the highest rated player and a probable top five selection.  He is the most NFL ready prospect in this talented draft class.

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Ohio State will have the most attendees with five, followed by Alabama and Miami with two apiece. Ohio State could produce 4 of the top 10 selections with Sonny Styles, Arvell Reese , Caleb Downs and Carnell Tate all considered blue chip prospects.

Player confirmed to attend Position College
David Bailey LB Texas Tech
Rueben Bain Jr. DE Miami
Mansoor Delane DB LSU
Caleb Downs DB Ohio State
Keldric Faulk DE Auburn
Colton Hood DB Tennessee
Makai Lemon WR USC
Jeremiyah Love RB Notre Dame
Francis Mauigoa OL Miami
Kayden McDonald DT Ohio State
Kadyn Proctor T Alabama
Arvell Reese LB Ohio State
Ty Simpson QB Alabama
Sonny Styles LB Ohio State
Carnell Tate WR Ohio State
Jordyn Tyson WR Arizona State

Alabama’s Ty Simpson accepted an invitation to the draft and could be the second QB off the board after Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza. Mendoza is expected to be picked first overall.

Defensive prospects make up 9 of the 16 attendees, reflecting the strength of the draft on that side of the ball. Four highly touted playmakers — USC WR Makai Lemon, Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love, Ohio State WR Carnell Tate and Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson — are confirmed to attend.

The pass-rush talent in this year’s class is very impressive, as is the collection of rushers attending the draft, led by Arvell Reese (Ohio State), David Bailey (Texas Tech), Rueben Bain Jr. (Miami) and Keldric Faulk (Auburn). The one true off-ball linebacker expected in Pittsburgh is Ohio State’s Sonny Styles, an NFL Scouting Combine standout. He is a highly developed prospect who is expected to be a rookie three down starter. He should be select in the top five picks.

The secondary also will be well-represented at the draft. Ohio State’s Caleb Downs, widely viewed as the top safety, along with two top corners, LSU’s Mansoor Delane and Tennessee’s Colton Hood. Downs and Delane are probable top 10 selections off impressive 2025 seasons.

The draft will begin with Round 1 on April 23, followed by Rounds 2-3 on April 24 (7 p.m. ET) and Rounds 4-7 on April 25 (12 p.m. ET).

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Sonny Styles – Ohio State

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Sonny Styles #6 – 6-5, 244     Ohio State – Sp. 4.46
    NFL Comparison: Fred Warner         Rating 93

Elite athlete completed his career with an incredible performance at the NFL Combine. Earned All-American and Big Ten first team honors in 2025 showcasing well-developed and well-rounded talent in the process. Former safety is the complete off linebacker with rare size, speed and change of directions skills for the position. More than 40 starts in 53 games outgrew the safety role and moved closer to the line. Ripped frame with quickness and speed for a fulltime defender. Rangy athlete with keen instincts to diagnose quickly with the powerful burst to the ball to finish. Plays an aggressive game with the Mike mentality to line up a defense along with the physical skills to be an early three down starter. Good blitzer with savvy timing and the burst to contribute there, though still raw in that role. In coverage, shows very good COD and route recognition to use his length, speed and quickness. Made 9 sacks, 1 interception and 9 PBUs over his career, matching up with backs and tight ends. Well-rounded and prepared prospect with skill set to line up at a several positions and scheme diverse. Best suited for an off-backer role where his quick diagnostic skills and burst allow him to consistently run to the ball. NFL ready defender and early starting grade with sideline-to-sideline speed and diagnostic skills. Throwback defender and team leader to become a core piece on a unit. Needs to recognize the inside runs quicker to defeat blocking angles. Versatile to play inside in either scheme, and also outside in the 4-3 set at both Will and Sam. Ideal for sub packages. At the NFL Combine, he came in at 6050, 244 lbs., with 32 7/8” arms and 10” hands. Ran a blazing 4.45 time with a 1.56 ten yard split and added a 43.5” VL, an 11’2” BJ and a 7.08 three cone drill. It was an amazing workout which separated him from other prospects. Plays up to that speed with the quick initial burst to beat blocking angles and flow to the ball. Maxes out at 245 lbs. should be his ideal weight. Savvy and well prepared to adjust quickly to the NFL game. Brings fire to a unit and early full-time starter. Top 5 prospect and future Pro Bowler.
Draft Projection: 1st Round – Top 5

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Jeremiyah Love  – Notre Dame

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Running Back

1 Jeremiyah Love #4             6-0, 212            Notre Dame – Sp. 4.39              Rating 93
           NFL Comparison: Bjorn Robinson

Shifty quick well-built true junior put together an amazing 2025 season which led him to declare for the NFL Draft. Dominant final season where is rushed for over 1300 yards on just 199 carries in 12 games and a potent 6.5-yard average. He coupled with Jadarian Price in the traditionally deep Irish backfield. Explosive and capable of taking any play the distance. Slashing style with definite breakaway ability. Fine combination of short area quickness and long speed. Capable of starting and stopping on a dime with the ability to string multiple moves together. Tough running to bring down when defenders are able to get their hands on him. His cutback ability is outstanding and he can jump cut in the hole to create space and run to daylight. When running wide, he can cut instantly, plant his foot, and explode back against the grain. Shows the uncanny ability to juke a potential tackler and create space. Weaves through traffic with good field speed when he sees a crease. Shows great ball security with no fumbles. His lean strong physique should hold up as well in the NFL. Very tough in short yardage situations where he can run inside and has the quickness to make the edge and score. Shows nice determination as a runner, finishes his runs and usually falls forward getting extra yards after contact. Shows fine vision and balance to read blocks and explode through to the 2nd level. As a receiver, he shows natural talent with sure hands, good routes and the speed to turn the reception into a big play. Currently, he is only marginal in pass protection with raw technique and adequate strength. Needs clear development there to challenge for a feature back role. Overall, very consistent runner due to his natural ability to read blocks, find cutbacks lanes and avoid tacklers. Able to carry the load as a complete back as a workhorse type. At the NFL Combine, he came in 6’ and 212 lbs. and ran a 4.36 time with a 1.55 ten-yard split. Similar to Bjorn Robinson in size, speed, style and versatility. Also, a bigger version of the Lions’ Jahmyr Gibbs in natural abilities. Natural playmaker as a receiver with big play ability. Elusive hard charging runner with developed skills to be a high quality. Proven playmaker with the quickness and long speed to change games. Ability to shift gears and follow blockers with the burst to get outside and make the corner and break plays. Initially, a starting feature back with playmaking talent to give a club an immediate boost. Top blue-chip prospect and early Pro Bowler to be a difference maker with well-rounded talent.
                                                                                               Draft Projection: 1st Round – Top 3-6

NFL Combine Workout Drills

 Friday – Feb. 27, 3 pm 
   Tight Ends
   Defensive Backs

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Sonny Styles had an amazing workout on Thursday. He put up record setting numbers with a 43.5″ VL , 11.2″ BJ , 4.46 time in forty with a 1.56 ten yard split. They are generational numbers for a defender who has been a two-time Big Ten first team performer. His versatility makes him a unique piece for a pro defense and actually makes him attractive to all 32 NFL teams. His 4.46 time was duplicated by his Ohio State teammate linebacker Arvell Reese.

Players to Watch – Friday – Feb 27th

Tight Ends
 
Justin Joly, N.C. State
Expected to shine in passing drills.
 
Max Klare, Ohio State
Polished receiver with precise routes and great hands.
 
Marlin Klein, Michigan
Sleeper prospect looks to impress in drills to move up the charts.
 
Tanner Koziol, Houston
Savvy receiver looks to show high development in passing drills.
 
Joe Royer, Cincinnati
Well-rounded prospect hopes to push into the early rounds.
 
Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon
Talented playmaker can excel in drills and claim a first round grade.
 
Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt
Developed playmaker looks to impress in drills.
 
Michael Trigg, Baylor
Fast playmaker can excel in passing drills.
 
Dae’Quan Wright, Mississippi
Unheralded playmaker can be the big surprise in this class.
 
Cornerbacks
 
Brandon Cisse, South Carolina
Long underclassman can shine here in all drills.
 
Mansoor Delane, LSU
Savvy cover man hopes to claim the #1 corner spot.
 
Chris Johnson, San Diego State
Talented cover man can move up the charts off a strong performance.
 
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NFL Combine Workout Drills Start

NFL Combine Workout Drills Start

Frank Coyle / Head scout

The NFL offseason Olympics begin today with the positional drills for defensive linemen and linebackers at the combine. The front seven defenders are a highly talented group and maybe the best of this entire class, except for probably the wide receivers. The off linebackers are also a deep group of prospects and will warrant many early selections. Player workouts will be critical evaluation from all aspects especially a prospects special teams value.

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NFL Combine Player Workouts Live
Date Time (ET) Group
Thursday – Feb. 26, 3 p.m. DL, LB, PK
Friday – Feb. 27, 3 p.m. TE, DB
Saturday – Feb. 28, 1 p.m. QB, WR, RB
Sunday – March 1, 1 p.m. OL

Thursday – Feb. 26, 3 p.m. DL, LB, PK
Defensive Linemen

Vincent Anthony Jr., Duke
David Bailey, Texas Tech
Rueben Bain Jr., Miami
Cameron Ball, Arkansas
Caleb Banks, Florida
Jaishawn Barham, Michigan
Nick Barrett, South Carolina
Rayshaun Benny, Michigan
DeMonte Capehart, Clemson
Brandon Cleveland, N.C. State
Dontay Corleone, Cincinnati
Keyron Crawford, Auburn
Caden Curry, Ohio State
Dani Dennis-Sutton, Penn State
Zane Durant, Penn State
Bryson Eason, Tennessee
Deven Eastern, Minnesota
Logan Fano, Utah
Keldric Faulk, Auburn
Skyler Gill-Howard, Texas Tech
George Gumbs Jr., Florida
David Gusta, Kentucky
Gracen Halton, Oklahoma
Zxavian Harris, Mississippi
Romello Height, Texas Tech
Cashius Howell, Texas A&M
Aidan Hubbard, Northwestern
Lee Hunter, Texas Tech
Quintayvious Hutchins, Boston College
Gabe Jacas, Illinois
Darrell Jackson Jr., Florida State
Bobby Jamison-Travis, Auburn
Marvin Jones Jr., Oklahoma
Joshua Josephs, Tennessee
Tim Keenan III, Alabama
Nyjalik Kelly, UCF
Malachi Lawrence, UCF
Max Llewellyn, Iowa
Anthony Lucas, USC
Jackie Marshall, Baylor
Chris McClellan, Missouri
Kayden McDonald, Ohio State
Akheem Mesidor, Miami
Christen Miller, Georgia
Derrick Moore, Michigan
Trey Moore, Texas
Tyler Onyedim, Texas A&M
Domonique Orange, Iowa State
LT Overton, Alabama
T.J. Parker, Clemson
Patrick Payton, LSU
Kaleb Proctor, Southeastern Louisiana
Jack Pyburn, LSU
Albert Regis, Texas A&M
Mason Reiger, Wisconsin
Tyreak Sapp, Florida
Gary Smith III, UCLA
R Mason Thomas, Oklahoma
Nadame Tucker, Western Michigan
Damonic Williams, Oklahoma
Wesley Williams, Duke
Peter Woods, Clemson
Zion Young, Missouri

Linebackers

CJ Allen, Georgia
Lander Barton, Utah
Wesley Bissainthe, Miami
Bryce Boettcher, Oregon
Kendal Daniels, Oklahoma
Kaleb Elarms-Orr, TCU
Keshaun Elliott, Arizona State
Aiden Fisher, Indiana
Eric Gentry, USC
Jake Golday, Cincinnati
Owen Heinecke, Oklahoma
Anthony Hill Jr., Texas
Justin Jefferson, Alabama
Jack Kelly, BYU
Deontae Lawson, Alabama
Kyle Louis, Pittsburgh
Red Murdock, Buffalo
Namdi Obiazor, TCU
Harold Perkins Jr., LSU
Arvell Reese, Ohio State
Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech
Jimmy Rolder, Michigan
Karson Sharar, Iowa
Xavian Sorey Jr., Arkansas
Sonny Styles, Ohio State
Josiah Trotter, Missouri
Scooby Williams, Texas A&M
Wade Woodaz, Clemson
Taurean York, Texas A&M

NFL Combine Drills

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Drills all the prospects invited to participate. Drills are underway with results posted on Thursday for early arrivals.

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40-yard dash (2 sprints allowed)

The 40-yard dash is the marquee event at the combine. It’s kind of like the 100-meters at the Olympics: It’s all about speed, explosion and watching skilled athletes run great times. These athletes are timed at 10, 20 and 40-yard intervals. What the scouts are looking for is an explosion from a static start.

Bench press

The bench press is a test of strength — 225 pounds, as many reps as the athlete can get. What the NFL scouts are also looking for is endurance. Anybody can do a max one time, but what the bench press tells the pro scouts is how often the athlete frequented his college weight room for the last 3-5 years.

Vertical jump

The vertical jump is all about lower-body explosion and power. The athlete stands flat-footed and they measure his reach. It is important to accurately measure the reach, because the differential between the reach and the flag the athlete touches is his vertical jump measurement.

Broad jump

The broad jump is like being in gym class back in junior high school. Basically, it is testing an athlete’s lower-body explosion and lower-body strength. The athlete starts out with a stance balanced and then he explodes out as far as he can. It tests explosion and balance, because he has to land without moving.

3 cone drill

The 3 cone drill tests an athlete’s ability to change directions at a high speed. Three cones in an L-shape. He starts from the starting line, goes 5 yards to the first cone and back. Then, he turns, runs around the second cone, runs a weave around the third cone, which is the high point of the L, changes directions, comes back around that second cone and finishes.

Shuttle run

The short shuttle is the first of the cone drills. It is known as the 5-10-5. What it tests is the athlete’s lateral quickness and explosion in short areas. The athlete starts in the three-point stance, explodes out 5 yards to his right, touches the line, goes back 10 yards to his left, left hand touches the line, pivot, and he turns 5 more yards and finishes.

Positional drills follow under the direction of NFL coaches

NFL Combine Schedule 2026

Dates: Sunday, Feb. 22 to Monday, March 2
Location: Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana

Here is the workout schedule for the 2026 NFL Combine.

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Date Time (ET)                       Group
Thursday – Feb. 26, 3 p.m.     DL, LB, PK
Friday – Feb. 27, 3 p.m.           TE, DB
Saturday – Feb. 28, 1 p.m.      QB, WR, RB
Sunday – March 1, 1 p.m.         OL