Bru McCoy, a former standout wide receiver for the Tennessee Volunteers, has announced his medical retirement from football, a decision that sheds light on why he went undrafted in the recent 2025 NFL Draft.
Despite entering the draft after his final collegiate season with Tennessee and even participating in the NFL Scouting Combine, McCoy’s name was surprisingly absent from draft boards. This unexpected outcome left many puzzled, especially considering the pre-draft analysis that suggested he could be a late-round addition with developmental potential.
Bru McCoy Retires From Football Due to Medical Concerns
According to a report from NFL insider Jordan Schultz, McCoy, a former college football and Tennessee wide receiver, was passed up on in the 2025 NFL Draft due to medical reasons, and the former Volunteer subsequently announced his medical retirement.
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McCoy entered the 2025 NFL Draft after spending his final season at Tennessee, but he ultimately went undrafted to the surprise of many. The former Tennessee wide receiver also took part in the 2025 NFL Combine.
McCoy’s Injury Issues Were ‘Known’ by NFL GMs
During the buildup to the 2025 NFL Draft, it was apparent that not many were aware of McCoy’s injury concerns leading up to the NFL Draft, with many analysts predicting that the Tennessee wide receiver would be drafted in the late stages of the NFL Draft (256th in CSN’s final seven-round mock draft).
However, according to the report by Schultz, NFL general managers were well aware of McCoy’s injury problems during the NFL Draft. “My understanding is it was made known during the draft not to select him, and now we know the reason why,” Schultz explained.
On Tuesday, May 6, the former Volunteer, who racked up 1,356 yards over the three seasons he spent with the school, announced that he would be officially retiring from football on his X account.
“It’s with a heavy heart but a feeling of gratitude that I share with you guys that I made the difficult decision to medically retire from football,” McCoy explained.
“This has been one of the toughest decisions of my life, but after careful consideration with my doctors, family, and people closest to me I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s the right path for my long-term health and well-being.”
The former Tennessee also thanked the fans of the program for the love they showed him during his time as a Volunteer, claiming that he found a “home” with Tennessee.
“I want to take a moment to sincerely thank each and every one of you who has supported me throughout my journey for it means more than you could ever know.”
“From the first days I stepped onto the field in Pop Warner, through Mater Dei High school, and finding my home in Tennessee I am now finally turning the page to a long chapter of my life,” wrote McCoy.
As for what he plans to do now that his career as a football player is done, the former player revealed that he would be continuing to work on his nonprofit organization, Huddle for Hearts.
“In regard to my non-profit, Huddle for Hearts, this is still a project that I am extremely passionate about and still plan to continue to do CPR and defibrillator training to [the] underprivileged as opportunities arise,” McCoy explained.
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