Horace "Bru" McCoy III, better known as Bru McCoy, is an American football wide receiver currently representing the Tennessee Volunteers in college football. Before joining the Tennessee Volunteers, he spent his initial seasons playing college football at the University of Southern California. Before embarking on his college football journey, he played high school football at Mater Dei High School. Following the 2018 season, his outstanding performance earned him both the U.S. Army Player of the Year Award and USA Today High School All-American honors.
Standing at 6 feet 3 inches and weighing around 220 pounds, McCoy is 23 years old as of February 2024. He was born to Horace II and Shelby on 22 June 2000, who themselves were college athletes at Northern Illinois University, passing down the athletic genes to him. He was raised by his parents alongside her two sisters, Alexa and Ava.
Bru McCoy College
McCoy attended both the University of Tennessee and the University of Southern California. Initially, he enrolled at the University of Southern California and committed to playing college football for the USC Trojans. However, following his arrest for alleged domestic violence, he was suspended by the USC. Even after the charges were dropped, he was not reinstated to his former position in the team. Ultimately, he decided to transfer to the University of Tennessee and chose to represent the Tennessee Volunteers.
He played in 12 games during the 2022 season, representing Tennessee and recorded 52 receptions for 667 yards and four touchdowns. Additionally, he achieved three games surpassing the 100-yard mark during the Volunteers' impressive 11–2 season.
Unfortunately, the 2023 season was limited to only five games as McCoy suffered a season-ending injury, bringing his season to an end. He recorded just 17 receptions for 217 yards and a touchdown.
His overall college statistics are as follows:
| Receiving | Rushing | Scrimmage | ||||||||||||
| Year | School | G | Rec | Yards | Avg | TD | Att | Yards | Avg | TD | Plays | Yards | Avg | TD |
| 2020 | USC | 6 | 21 | 236 | 11.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 236 | 11.2 | 2 | |
| 2021 | USC | Did Not Play | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | Tennessee | 12 | 52 | 667 | 12.8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 53 | 670 | 12.6 | 4 |
| 2023 | Tennessee | 5 | 17 | 217 | 12.8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 219 | 12.2 | 1 |
| Overall | 90 | 1120 | 12.4 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 92 | 1125 | 12.2 | 7 | ||
Bru McCoy High School
McCoy attended Mater Dei High School, located in Santa Ana, California, where he played high school in both the wide receiver and linebacker positions. In his senior season, he showcased versatility by recording 77 receptions for over 1,400 yards and securing 18 touchdowns as a wide receiver. Additionally, he secured five sacks while playing as a linebacker. This impressive performance earned him a selection to the All-American Bowl and the U.S. Army Player of the Year Award. Furthermore, he was named the National Football Player of the Year by MaxPreps. McCoy graduated with an impressive five-star recruit rating out of high school.
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FAQ's on Bru McCoy College
A. Bru McCoy is 23 years old as of February 2024. He was born on June 22, 2000.
A. Bru McCoy is the son of Horace II and Shelby McCoy.
A. Yes, Bru McCoy has two sisters named Alexa and Ava.
A. Bru McCoy plays in the wide receiver position, representing the Tennessee Volunteers.
