Tennessee star cornerback Jermod McCoy returns to practice
Just seven months after tearing his ACL during offseason training, Jermod McCoy is back on the practice field. The star cornerback was spotted going through drills with his position group on Friday morning, taking the first step towards getting back to his top spot on the depth chart.
McCoy has been with the team throughout fall camp to this point, but has been working off to the side. Today was the first time he was able to go through drills with his teammates. Josh Heupel has been positive on McCoy’s rehab process to this point, but hasn’t offered a timeline for a full return.
The Oregon State transfer exploded onto the SEC scene last season, filling a huge need for Tennessee. He instantly became an impact player for the Volunteers, coming up with huge interceptions against Oklahoma, Alabama and Vanderbilt to change the course of those games. McCoy’s nose for the football caught the attention of the NFL Draft media, with most outlets now projecting him as a first round pick next spring.
Tennessee also returns Rickey Gibson on the other side. They were also able to add Colorado transfer Colton Hood for some insurance. Now with the Boo Carter situation settled, the Tennessee cornerback room is strong with plenty of depth. The safety position is a bit of a different story.
The staff will undoubtedly take it slow with McCoy for the remainder of camp, but seeing him on the field this early has to get your hopes up for having him back to 100 percent ahead of SEC play.
