Wide receiver Bru McCoyhas been one of the biggest wins for Tennessee in the transfer portal under head coach Josh Heupel.
McCoy totaled 667 yards and four touchdowns during the 2022 season and was off to a strong start this year before suffering a season-ending injury against South Carolina.
McCoy could exercise his final season of eligibility and return to school or opt to head to the professional ranks.
Quarterback Nico Iamaleava spoke to the media on Thursday afternoon about his upcoming start against Iowa and offered thoughts about what getting McCoy back in the offense would mean for him.
McCoy still has a bit more time before he has to decide.
The Vols and wide receiver coach Kelsey Pope have confidence in their depth at the position, especially after signing Mike Matthews and Braylon Staley in the 2024 class.
However, getting a veteran presence back in that room would benefit everyone.
McCoy is a stabilizing piece for this offense when healthy – he’s big and is accustomed to Tennessee’s route-tree.
He was a helping hand for quarterback Joe Milton III in his first few starts and could be that next year for Iamaleava.
Clemson, South Carolina, Alabama, Southern Cal, Florida State, N.C. State, Notre Dame, Miami, Penn State, Texas, LSU and North Carolina joined the Vols in the group of front-runners for the 6-foot, 184-pound Young.
He has received scholarship offers from more than 20 schools, including all 13 of the programs he’s strongly considering.
Young, who’s a top-100 prospect nationally, is a cousin of former Tennessee defensive end Byron Young of the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams.
The Vols extended an offer to Jordan Young on March 1 and have continued to show him plenty of attention over the past several months.
He’s ranked by 247Sports as the No. 28 overall prospect and No. 3 safety in the 2025 class and the No. 2 junior from the state of North Carolina.
He’s also rated a four-star prospect in the industry-generated 247Sports Composite, where he’s ranked the No. 57 overall player and No. 5 safety in the 2025 class and the No. 2 junior from the Tar Heel State.
