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Giants Target Injured Top-10 Cornerback Jermod McCoy at 37

4/25/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Jermod McCoy fell out of the first round of the 2026 draft.
He missed the 2025 season after a January 2025 ACL tear and surgery.
He ran a 4.37-second 40-yard dash at his March 2026 Pro Day.
ESPN analyst Matt Miller predicts the New York Giants will pick him at No. 37, listing the Jets and Raiders.
Analysts rank him in the top-10 cornerbacks this class, noting his camp says his knee is healed.

History

Historical Context

After the Giants used their 20th-overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft to select cornerback Aaron Ross—who started the defense that won Super Bowl XLII—the franchise has repeatedly turned to speed-focused backs in the secondary. Facing Jermod McCoy’s recovered ACL at the 2026 Pro Day, the team hopes a similar gamble restores the pass rush that once propelled their championship run.

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Story summary

Jermod McCoy fell out of the first round of the 2026 draft.
He missed the 2025 season after a January 2025 ACL tear and surgery.
He ran a 4.37-second 40-yard dash at his March 2026 Pro Day.
ESPN analyst Matt Miller predicts the New York Giants will pick him at No. 37, listing the Jets and Raiders.
Analysts rank him in the top-10 cornerbacks this class, noting his camp says his knee is healed.

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