The Las Vegas Raiders have traded up to select cornerback Jermod McCoy with the first pick in the fourth round of the NFL Draft, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.
The move officially ends the draft slide for McCoy, who was widely considered a candidate to be selected during the second or third rounds. By moving up to the No. 101 overall selection, the Raiders front office aggressively secured the defensive back to kick off the final day of the draft.
McCoy brings significant athleticism to a Las Vegas secondary looking to bolster its depth and playmaking ability. Standing out for his coverage skills and ball production, he was one of the highest-rated prospects remaining on the board entering Saturday. The specific terms of the trade and the assets surrendered by the Raiders to move into the top spot of the fourth round have not yet been fully detailed.
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