NFL 'Fed Up' With Former Vols Agent Ahead of Draft

Jermod McCoy, a top cornerback prospect, faces questions about his agent's conduct ahead of the NFL Draft.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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Former Tennessee standout cornerback Jermod McCoy is considered one of the top prospects in the upcoming NFL Draft. However, NFL Draft expert Todd McShay reported that McCoy's agent has become a 'pain' for people in the league, creating issues during the pre-draft process.

Why it matters

McCoy's agent's conduct could negatively impact his draft stock and standing with NFL teams, despite McCoy's talent and potential as a top cornerback prospect. The pre-draft process is crucial for players to showcase their abilities and build positive relationships with teams.

The details

McCoy was a standout cornerback for Tennessee, but sustained a season-ending knee injury in offseason workouts prior to the 2025 season. He opted to attend the NFL Scouting Combine but did not compete, leaving his pro day workout in Knoxville as a pivotal evaluation for teams. According to McShay, McCoy's agent has become a 'pain' for people in the league, with some 'fed up' with his conduct during the pre-draft process.

  • McCoy sustained a season-ending knee injury in offseason workouts prior to the 2025 season.
  • McCoy opted to attend the NFL Scouting Combine but did not compete.
  • McCoy's pro day workout in Knoxville will be a pivotal evaluation for teams.

The players

Jermod McCoy

A former standout cornerback for the Tennessee Volunteers, considered one of the top cornerback prospects in the upcoming NFL Draft.

Todd McShay

An NFL Draft expert who reported that McCoy's agent has become a 'pain' for people in the league during the pre-draft process.

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What they’re saying

“My gosh, people in the league are so fed up with his agent. And it's none of my business, but it's the same thing I said to Shemar Stewart last year: They work for you. I'm not gonna mention names, but his agent is one of the best in the business at representing players. And is a total pain in the ass, and people in the league hate him because he's a pain in the ass and does a good job by his clients for the most part. But there are some things that occur during the process that I don't think send a favorable message.”

— Todd McShay, NFL Draft Expert (The Todd McShay Show)

What’s next

McCoy's pro day workout in Knoxville will be a pivotal evaluation for teams as he looks to answer questions about his health and impress NFL scouts ahead of the draft.

The takeaway

McCoy's agent's conduct during the pre-draft process could negatively impact the cornerback's standing with NFL teams, despite his talent and potential as a top prospect. The pre-draft process is crucial for players to showcase their abilities and build positive relationships with teams, and McCoy's agent's actions may have undermined that for the former Tennessee standout.