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Bru McCoy
McCoy in 2024
Tennessee Volunteers – No. 5
PositionWide receiver
Class
Redshirt
Redshirt
Senior
Personal information
Born: (2000-06-22) June 22, 2000 (age 24)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career history
College
Bowl games
High schoolMater Dei (Santa Ana, California)
Career highlights and awards

Horace "Bru" McCoy III (born June 22, 2000) is an American college football wide receiver for the Tennessee Volunteers football team. He previously played for the USC Trojans.

Early life

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Horace McCoy III received the nickname "Bruiser", from his grandmother when he was eight months old; the nickname was later shortened to "Bru".[1][2] His parents were athletes at Northern Illinois University; his father, Horace II, played college football, and his mother, Shelby, played volleyball.[3] He has two sisters, Alexa and Ava.[4]

Though the McCoy family lives in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, he went to Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, California, instead of Palos Verdes High School, because he thought it would improve his chances of playing college football.[4] He played for Mater Dei's football team as a wide receiver and linebacker.[1] In his senior year, he had 77 receptions for 1,428 yards and 18 touchdowns as a receiver, and five sacks as a linebacker.[5] MaxPreps named him their National Football Player of the Year.[6] He was named to the All-American Bowl, and won the U.S. Army Player of the Year Award.[7] [8]

College career

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USC

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A five star recruit out of high school, 247Sports.com ranked him the ninth-best recruit in the class of 2019.[4] McCoy committed to the University of Southern California (USC) to play for the USC Trojans.[9] He graduated early from Mater Dei and enrolled at USC in January 2019. After 17 days, he opted to transfer to the University of Texas at Austin, as he felt betrayed by Kliff Kingsbury, the Trojans' offensive coordinator, leaving USC to be the head coach for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League.[4][10][11] He participated in spring practice with the Texas Longhorns, before he decided to leave Texas.[12] He transferred back to USC in June.[13] He missed several months of the 2019 season due to symptoms that were never diagnosed, and took a redshirt for the season.[14][15] McCoy made his college football debut for the Trojans in the 2020 season.[16] He caught 21 passes for 236 yards and two touchdowns.[17] After a July 2021 arrest for alleged domestic violence, McCoy was suspended indefinitely from the football team. Citing privacy regulations, former USC coach Clay Helton was not forthcoming with more information with the media.[18] Despite all charges being dropped for a lack of evidence, USC did not reinstate McCoy.[19]

University of Tennessee

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In May 2022, McCoy announced his transfer to the University of Tennessee to play for the Tennessee Volunteers football team.[19] For the 2022 season, McCoy recorded 52 receptions for 667 receiving yards and four receiving touchdowns. He had three games over the 100-yard mark in the Volunteers 11–2 season.[20][21] Tennessee defeated Clemson in the 2022 Orange Bowl 31–14.

In the 2023 season, McCoy recorded 17 receptions for 217 yards and one touchdown in five games.[22] He suffered a season-ending displaced fracture of his right ankle against South Carolina on September 30.[23][24]

In 2024, McCoy returned with lean muscle weighing in at 230 lbs. On the field, he led the Volunteers with a total of 35 receptions and made his 100th reception of his career against Georgia.[25] McCoy shone in the game against UTEP scoring two touchdowns.[26] This brought his NFL draft projection up to 92nd.[27]

McCoy was captain for the Chattanooga game,[28] in the win against Alabama,[29] against Georgia,[30] against UTEP, [31] and in the playoff loss against Ohio State. [32] Moreover, in 2024 McCoy was recognized as a Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Semifinalist,[33] SEC Community Service Team,[34] is on the Wuerffel Trophy Watch List, [35] 2024 AFCA Good Works Team Nominee, 2024 Comeback Player of the Year,[36] and 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl Watch List,[37] and 2025 Shrine Bowl 1000 Watch List.

Off the Field

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McCoy works with Huddle for Hearts in collaboration with The Peyton Walker Foundation.[38][39]

In 2024, McCoy promoted several businesses. Moonshine Mountain Cookies and McCoy brought the Cookie Monster back for the second season,[40][41] McCoy collaborated with a local auto body shop,[42] had a drink named after him, [43] and worked with a commercial roofer.[44]

References

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  1. ^ a b Albano, Dan (August 22, 2018). "Two-way standout Bru McCoy emerges as Mater Dei's physical presence". Orange County Register. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
  2. ^ Lago, Kristen (December 7, 2018). "Five-Star Athlete, Bru McCoy, Looks Back on Storied Mater Dei Career". spectrumnews1.com. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
  3. ^ Morales, Antonio (March 9, 2020). "'He was worth it': Bru McCoy's tumultuous 2019, as those in his corner lived it". The Athletic. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
  4. ^ a b c d Fader, Mirin (June 10, 2020). "The Mystery of Bru McCoy". Bleacher Report. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
  5. ^ Sondheimer, Eric (December 29, 2018). "The Times' high school football player of the year: Bru McCoy". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
  6. ^ Fryer, Steve (January 3, 2019). "Mater Dei's Bru McCoy named national football player of the year by MaxPreps". The Orange County Register. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
  7. ^ "All-American Bowl Awards: Winners announced for All-American Bowl Awards". USA Today. January 5, 2019. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
  8. ^ "Where did Bru McCoy go to College?". sportskeeda. April 17, 2024. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
  9. ^ Albano, Dan (January 5, 2019). "Mater Dei receiver Bru McCoy commits to USC". The Orange County Register. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
  10. ^ Litman, Laken (June 7, 2019). "Bru McCoy's transfer saga is one of a kind". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
  11. ^ Jones, Kaelen (January 24, 2018). "Five-star USC commit Bru McCoy transfers to Texas". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
  12. ^ Albano, Dan (May 31, 2019). "Ex-Mater Dei football star Bru McCoy leaving Texas, may be headed back to USC". The Orange County Register. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
  13. ^ McCollough, J. Brady (June 11, 2019). "USC announces arrivals of Bru McCoy and Chris Steele to football program". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 24, 2020.
  14. ^ Kartje, Ryan (August 10, 2020). "Illness and a Texas detour left Bru McCoy hurting. Clay Helton helped him turn a corner". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
  15. ^ Rittenberg, Adam (October 30, 2019). "USC Trojans freshman wide receiver Bru McCoy to miss 2019, debut next season". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 24, 2020.
  16. ^ Grosbard, Adam (December 4, 2020). "Bru McCoy leading next wave of young USC receivers". The Orange County Register. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
  17. ^ Grad, Austin (January 3, 2021). "Analysis: How Amon-Ra St. Brown's Departure Effects USC's Offense: A look into how USC's receiving group stacks up in 2021". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
  18. ^ Montana, Claudette (August 7, 2021). "Clay Helton Shuts Down Questions About USC WR Bru McCoy's Suspension". Si.com. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
  19. ^ a b Sparks, Adam (May 3, 2022). "Tennessee football gets Southern Cal transfer wide receiver Bru McCoy". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  20. ^ "Bru McCoy 2022 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  21. ^ "2022 Tennessee Volunteers Schedule and Results". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  22. ^ "Bru McCoy 2023 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  23. ^ Rittenberg, Adam (October 1, 2023). "Vols WR McCoy out for season with ankle injury". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  24. ^ "Tennessee receiver Bru McCoy has surgery to repair a displaced fracture of his right ankle". AP News. October 1, 2023. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
  25. ^ "Bru McCoy 2024 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
  26. ^ "UTSports Stats". UTSports.com. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
  27. ^ "NFL Mock Draft Database". NFLMockdraftDatabase.com. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
  28. ^ Brown, Patrick (August 30, 2024). "Vols announce captains for season opener against Chattanooga". 247Sports. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
  29. ^ "Postgame Notes: #11/10 Tennessee 24, #7/7 Alabama 17". UTSports. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
  30. ^ "Tennessee Football Captains VS Georgia Nov. 16". facebook.com/VolsWeekly. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
  31. ^ "Tennessee Football Captains VS UTEP Nov. 23". facebook.com/VolsWeekly. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
  32. ^ Sisk, Caleb (December 20, 2024). "Tennessee Football Names Captains For Playoff Game Against Ohio State". SI.com. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
  33. ^ "Bru McCoy Among Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Semifinalists". UTSports.com. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
  34. ^ "Bru McCoy Named To SEC Community Service Team". UTSports.com. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
  35. ^ "McCoy Named to Wuerffel Trophy Watch List". UTSports.com. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
  36. ^ "Comeback Player of the Year Semifinalist". instagram.com/Vol_Football and instagram.com/BruMcCoy. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
  37. ^ "The 12th Annual Reese's Senior Bowl Watchlist". SeniorBowl.com. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
  38. ^ "Huddle for Hearts Powered by: Peyton Walker Foundation". Retrieved January 18, 2025.
  39. ^ "MME Provides AEDs for Donation with Bru McCoy & Huddle for Hearts". Master Medical Equipment. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
  40. ^ "#CookieMonster". BrumMcCoy posted…. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
  41. ^ "It's Cookie Time". BruMcCoy posted…. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
  42. ^ "Maybach with DreamKiller Auto Boutique". Instagram.com. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
  43. ^ "COLD BRU". Retrieved January 18, 2025.
  44. ^ "Best Buy Metals". Instagram. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
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