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Raiders Trade Up to Draft Injured CB Jermod McCoy

4/29/2026

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Summary

Raiders Draft McCoy

The Las Vegas Raiders selected cornerback Jermod McCoy with the 2026 draft pick after GM John Spytek traded up.
McCoy missed the 2025 season after an ACL tear in January and now faces a cartilage issue.
The Raiders view McCoy as a value pick despite his knee concerns.
Cutting the roster from 90 to 53 may force one of the five listed cornerbacks, such as McCoy, off the team.

Summary

Raiders Draft

EasySportz gave the Raiders an A+ for the 2026 draft, calling it a complete, high-impact haul.
CBS Sports graded the first six selections A, noting that fourth-round corner Jermod McCoy represented unbelievable value.
The Raiders traded pick 185 to Tampa Bay for picks 195 and 229 and used pick 195 on wideout Malik Benson.
Four defensive backs were selected, indicating a clear shift toward strengthening the secondary.

History

Historical Context

After trading their 28th-overall first-round pick to Tampa Bay for two second-round selections in 1995, the Dallas Cowboys used the extra picks to add defensive backs—including Kevin Smith—and signed All-Pro cornerback Deion Sanders, a roster boost that helped secure Super Bowl XXX. The Las Vegas Raiders’ 2026 trade-up for cornerback Jermod McCoy echoes that aggressive secondary-building approach.

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Raiders Draft McCoy

The Las Vegas Raiders selected cornerback Jermod McCoy with the 2026 draft pick after GM John Spytek traded up.
McCoy missed the 2025 season after an ACL tear in January and now faces a cartilage issue.
The Raiders view McCoy as a value pick despite his knee concerns.
Cutting the roster from 90 to 53 may force one of the five listed cornerbacks, such as McCoy, off the team.

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