Controversies can ruin the reputation of athletes, resulting in a decline in their promising careers. It happened with the Tennessee wide receiver, Bru McCoy, who is also known as Horace “Bru” McCoy III. The controversy occurred regarding domestic violence on his ex-girlfriend. However, because of a lack of evidence, the charges were eventually dropped. But after this incident, USC refused to reinstate the star-athlete. 

The time was hard for the five-star wide receiver. The tragedy did not end there. After USC, he joined volunteers and had a fracture-dislocation of his right ankle while playing against South Carolina. Both the controversies and injuries distracted the talented performer from giving his best in the game, and that is why he chose to play college football instead of trying his luck in the 2024 NFL draft. However, throughout his ups and downs, his family was there to give him moral support. Let’s delve deep into the family background of the five-star prospect.

McCoy’s family background

McCoy’s grandmother called him “Bruiser” when he was only eight months old; from that nickname, he received “Bru”. He was born on June 22, 2000, in Santa Ana, CA. McCoy is the son of Horace II and Shelby McCoy. Both of his parents were connected with sports and played for Northern Illinois University. However, his father played football and his mother played volleyball. Presently, no information is publicly available regarding the profession of his parents. He has two younger sisters named Alexa and Ava. 

Having an athletic background of parents helped the WR to win the All-American Bowl and win the U.S. Army Player of the Year Award. Moreover, their enormous support helped him to overcome all the boundaries and hatred. Most importantly, describing his remarkable performance once coach Josh Heupel said, “There’s nobody better than him. Great teammate, a great leader, tough as they come. He works extremely hard to be his best and makes sure his teammates do that, too.” So, you can imagine what type of talent he is. Now, take a glimpse of his football journey and achievements.

McCoy’s football journey and achievements

McCoy’s love for football brought him to Mater Dei High School instead of Palos Verdes High School, which was his hometown. There he played as a linebacker and wide receiver and recorded 77 receptions for 1,428 yards and 18 touchdowns. Along with that, he earned the National Football Player of the Year by MaxPreps. After that, McCoy joined the USC Trojans. He spent there from 2019 to 2021 and caught 21 passes and two touchdowns.

On May 3, 2022, he transferred to Tennessee and improved his stats. He recorded 52 receptions and four receiving touchdowns in the 2022 season. Additionally, in the 2023 season, in five games, he recorded 17 receptions and one touchdown. Currently, the star athlete is preparing for the upcoming season to bring more for the Volunteers.