NFL Draft Snub Forces Josh Heupel’s Key Star at Tennessee To Retire at 24

Perhaps most of us don’t have any answers on why Josh Heupel’s key player didn’t get drafted in the 2025 NFL Draft. We are talking about none other than Bru McCoy, who was seen as one of the top undrafted wide receivers after the draft. Still, somehow, he’s one of the only two guys from that top-tier list without a team. The other one, Isaiah Bond, has off-field problems – but McCoy? His case feels different.

Bru McCoy is tough, physical, and was a key part of Tennessee‘s offense. He was not just for catching passes but doing the dirty work – blocking, grinding, making space for his teammates. That’s what makes his free-agent status so confusing. And the reason might be the whispers about his injuries, which have now taken a worse turn for his well-wishers, including Josh Heupel and the Tennessee team.

According to Jordan Schultz on X, “Former Tennessee WR Bru McCoy is medically retiring from football.” Yes! He was just 24. The NFL insider further stated that the reason behind him being snubbed by the league in the draft was this – “My understanding is it was made known during the draft not to select him — and now we know the reason why. McCoy was high school teammates with Bryce Young at Mater Dei, where he was the U.S. Army Player of the Year.”

Former Tennessee WR Bru McCoy is medically retiring from football.

My understanding is it was made known during the draft not to select him — and now we know the reason why. McCoy was high school teammates with Bryce Young at Mater Dei, where he was the U.S. Army Player of the… pic.twitter.com/Z7RUCfWxno

— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) May 7, 2025

This is a developing story….

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