Sensing an opportunity, Raiders general manager John Spytek traded up to the front of Round 4 on Saturday, sending the No. 102 pick and a 2027 seventh-round selection to Buffalo in exchange for the No. 101 choice. With the opportunity comes risk: McCoy has a degenerative knee issue independent of the ACL injury suffered in January 2025 and there are concerns he may need a second surgery, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Saturday.
Still, given McCoy’s status as a first-round talent ranked closely behind No. 6 overall pick Mansoor Delane, the Raiders deemed the risk worthy of a fourth-round selection.
McCoy brings a résumé to Las Vegas that includes six career interceptions, 75 tackles, 16 pass breakups and one fumble recovery tallied over two seasons in Knoxville. He’s a physical corner with smooth feet and hips and tools to become a premier defender, provided he’s able to stay on the field.
His lack of a third collegiate season and uncertain medical outlook left evaluators with questions. McCoy’s opportunity to answer them will begin upon arriving in Las Vegas.
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