Tupelo’s Star Junior Tackle: JaReylan McCoy

JaReylan McCoy is a 4 Star recruit who plays Defensive Tackle at Tupelo High School. McCoy is ranked as the 98th best recruit in the class of 2026 and is ranked as a top 10 Defensive Tackle in the class as well. In addition, McCoy is listed as the #4 recruit in the state of Mississippi and is listed as the #2 Defensive Tackle in the state of Mississippi. He holds offers from schools such as Alabama, LSU and Oklahoma.

Who are some role models in your life?

Ray Lewis and my pops

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

Raq Baby, Hunxho and YTN Kap

What are the strengths of your game?

My speed and my vision

What is your favorite memory of your career?

Having 11 sacks my sophomore year

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?

Tre McCoy

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?

Don’t listen to rankings and all the outside noise.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

Dubai

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?

Since I was able to talk.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

Julius Peppers

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

Watching Tavon Austin