Giants mock draft surprise: Jermod McCoy projected despite ACL injury

Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy is a surprising projection for the New York Giants at No. 5 in NFL Network analyst Cynthia Frelund's data-driven mock draft. McCoy tore his ACL in January 2025, missing the entire season, making his medical evaluations critical. Despite the injury, his potential is highly rated, particularly as a true press corner, and he is two years younger than other top prospects. Scouts describe him as an aggressive press-man cornerback with strong ball skills and a "blue chip grade" if healthy, drawing comparisons to Darius Slay.