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NFL Draft 2026: McCoy's Pro Day, QB3 Debate Heats Up

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With the 2026 NFL draft approaching April 23-25, analysts Matt Miller and Field Yates break down the latest intel from pro days and private workouts. Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy answered lingering health questions with an impressive showing, running a 4.38-second 40-yard dash and posting a 38-inch vertical jump after recovering from a torn ACL that sidelined him in 2025.

McCoy's performance puts him back in contention for CB1 status alongside LSU's Mansoor Delane, with both players projected as top-12 locks. The debate over the third-best quarterback prospect behind Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson continues, with Miller favoring LSU's Garrett Nussmeier for his accuracy and instincts, while Yates leans toward Miami's Carson Beck for his experience and natural throwing ability.

Other key takeaways include Buffalo Bills as the most likely team to trade down in Round 1, with Miller and Yates predicting five to six first-round edge rushers and six first-round offensive tackles. Wide receiver Elijah Sarratt bolstered his draft stock with a 4.50-second 40-yard dash at Indiana's pro day, while cornerback D'Angelo Ponds impressed with a 4.31-second time despite his 5-foot-9 frame.