Cowboys Wary of Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy's Knee Injury

Dallas has concerns about drafting the talented cornerback due to his torn ACL that sidelined him in 2025.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 12:36am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the fragmented movements of a football player on the field, rendered in the team colors of the Dallas Cowboys.The Cowboys' concerns over a top cornerback prospect's knee injury could shape their approach to the 2026 NFL Draft.Whitehouse Today

The Dallas Cowboys are hesitant to select Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft due to concerns over his knee injury. McCoy missed the entire 2025 season with a torn ACL, and the Cowboys don't want to risk using a high draft pick on a player with significant injury history.

Why it matters

The Cowboys have two first-round picks in the 2026 draft and are looking to add game-changing defensive talent. However, they are wary of selecting McCoy, a projected first-rounder, because of the uncertainty surrounding his recovery from a major knee injury.

The details

According to Brian Broaddus of 105.3 The Fan, the Cowboys have spoken to people in the organization who say McCoy's knee is a "real concern." The team doesn't want to deal with a similar situation to when they drafted cornerback Shavon Revel Jr. in the fifth round in 2025 as he was coming off a torn ACL.

  • McCoy missed the entire 2025 season with a torn ACL.
  • The 2026 NFL Draft is scheduled for April.

The players

Jermod McCoy

A cornerback from the University of Tennessee who is projected to be a first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, but missed the 2025 season with a torn ACL.

Shavon Revel Jr.

A cornerback drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, who was coming off a torn ACL.

Brian Broaddus

A reporter for 105.3 The Fan who spoke to people in the Cowboys organization about their concerns over Jermod McCoy's knee injury.

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What they’re saying

“After talking to people in the organization, they're saying the knee is a real concern there.”

— Brian Broaddus, Reporter

What’s next

The Cowboys will continue to evaluate Jermod McCoy's recovery from the torn ACL and determine if the risk of drafting him in the first round is worth the potential reward of his talent.

The takeaway

The Cowboys' hesitation to draft Jermod McCoy highlights the difficult balance teams must strike between selecting talented players and avoiding those with significant injury histories. This decision could have major implications for the Cowboys' 2026 draft strategy and the future of their defense.