Bru McCoy's parents were athletes at Northern Illinois University; his father, Horace II, played college football, and his mother, Shelby, played volleyball.
14 Facts About Bru McCoy
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Bru McCoy played for Mater Dei's football team as a wide receiver and linebacker.
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Bru McCoy was named to the All-American Bowl, and won the US Army Player of the Year Award.
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Bru McCoy committed to the University of Southern California to play for the USC Trojans.
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Bru McCoy graduated early from Mater Dei and enrolled at USC in January 2019.
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Bru McCoy missed several months of the 2019 season due to symptoms that were never diagnosed, and took a redshirt for the season.
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Bru McCoy made his college football debut for the Trojans in the 2020 season.
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Bru McCoy caught 21 passes for 236 yards and two touchdowns.
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In May 2022, Bru McCoy announced his transfer to the University of Tennessee to play for the Tennessee Volunteers football team.
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In 2024, Bru McCoy returned with lean muscle weighing in at 215 lbs.
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Bru McCoy led the Volunteers with a total of 35 receptions and made his 100th reception of his career against Georgia.
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Bru McCoy shone in the game against UTEP scoring two touchdowns.
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Bru McCoy captained the Chattanooga game, against Alabama, against Georgia, against UTEP, and in the playoff loss against Ohio State.
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In 2024, Bru McCoy collaborated with a local auto body shop, had a drink named after him, and worked with a commercial roofer.