Jan 31, 2026
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Three Tennessee players were ranked in NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah's first top-50 prospect rankings for the 2026 NFL Draft.
Tennessee is poised to continue its NFL Draft success under Josh Huebel, and according to NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah, the Blocks are taking some top-level talent to the next level.Cornerbacks Jermat McCoy and Colton Hood were two of Blocks' former top-12 picks in his first mock draft in 2026.Wide receiver Chris Brassel II are the two quarterbacks in Jeremiah's debut rankings this week.Joined the back.
Jeremiah's Top 50 has McCoy at No. 14, Hood at No. 16 and Brazzell at No. 44.
All three ALL-SEC performers arrived in Tennessee via transfer gates.McCoy (TURsons in 2023, was the only one in Tennessee. Hood (Colorado.
McCoy was a four-star player who earned All-Second honors as a sophomore in 2024, when he had nine pass breakups and four interceptions and was one of the top coverage cornerbacks in the SEC.But he missed the entire 2025 season after suffering a knee injury during offseason training last January.has occurred
Jeremy writes, "McCoy had a great 2024 season, but he missed the entire 25-year-old campaign with a torn ACL. He's the best in the press, shooting effectively with one hand while maintaining balance to stay hip and mirror. He's always in control of his movements. In zone coverage, he knows he can make plays and plays, traps, recovers and recovers. physicality and drive, exceptplayoff game against Ohio State in 20241.
Tennessee acquired Hood through the portal last spring to replace McCoy, following in his predecessor's footsteps and earning All-SEC honors.Hood recorded 50 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, eight sacks, and also returned an interception and a fumble for a defensive touchdown.His play as a redshirt sophomore quickly earned him a promotion on the staff.Due to the pandemic, he followed McCoy in declaring for the draft in December.
Jeremiah wrote: "Hood has medium size but great speed and tenacity in the game. Patient in contact, stays balanced before using his hands to get to the line of scrimmage. He's fluid to turn, get open and mirror underneath. Has plenty of speed for vertical routes. Out of coverage, he's confident on the ball, but he's good with his plants - in front and - plays with his plants. getting catch times when the ball is in the air, he'smore ready against the run, fights blockers and acts as a reliable tackler in space.
Brazzell was a breakout star for Tennessee's SEC-leading offense in 2025, and overcame a disappointing 2024 season to catch 62 passes for 1,017 yards and nine touchdowns as a redshirt junior.The former four-star transfer led the SEC in receiving and was the league's only 1,000-yard receiver during the regular season. He will be Happel's fifth draft pick as a receiver after Willis Jones Jr. in 2022, Jalen Hoyt and Cedric Tillman in 2023 and Donte Thornton Jr. in 2025.
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The 2026 NFL Draft will take place April 23-26 in Pittsburgh.
