Tennessee Lands Five Players in ESPN's 7-Round NFL Mock Draft

Vols have two first-round picks in latest projections, tying program record under Josh Heupel.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 8:53pm

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Tennessee Football landed five players, including two first-round selections, in ESPN's latest seven-round NFL mock draft. Cornerbacks Jermod McCoy and Colton Hood are projected to go in the opening round, while wide receiver Chris Brazzell, EDGE Joshua Josephs, and defensive tackle Bryson Eason are also expected to be drafted.

Why it matters

This would tie the program record for most Tennessee players drafted in a single year under head coach Josh Heupel, showcasing the talent and development of the Volunteers' roster. The strong draft projections also reflect positively on Heupel's recruiting and player development efforts.

The details

ESPN's Matt Miller's seven-round mock draft has McCoy going 12th overall to the Dallas Cowboys and Hood 30th to the Miami Dolphins in the first round. Brazzell is slotted late in the third round to the Pittsburgh Steelers, Josephs in the fifth to the Houston Texans, and Eason in the sixth to the Green Bay Packers.

  • The 2026 NFL Draft will take place from April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.
  • Tennessee held its Pro Day workout on Tuesday, April 1, 2026.

The players

Jermod McCoy

A Tennessee cornerback who is projected to be a first-round pick despite questions surrounding his ACL injury that sidelined him for the 2025 season.

Colton Hood

Another Tennessee cornerback expected to be selected in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Chris Brazzell

A wide receiver from Tennessee projected to be a third-round pick, with the Steelers needing a field-stretching speed receiver.

Joshua Josephs

A Tennessee EDGE player expected to be drafted in the fifth round by the Houston Texans.

Bryson Eason

A defensive tackle from Tennessee projected to be a sixth-round selection of the Green Bay Packers.

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What’s next

The 2026 NFL Draft will take place from April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.

The takeaway

Tennessee's strong representation in ESPN's seven-round mock draft, including two potential first-round picks, underscores the program's talent development under Josh Heupel and the Volunteers' ability to produce NFL-caliber players across multiple positions.