McCoy accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, where he played for coach Galen Hall and coach Steve Spurrier's Gators teams from 1988 to 1991.
[3] As a senior in 1991, McCoy was a key member of the Florida defense as the Gators won their first-ever official Southeastern Conference (SEC) football championship; he was recognized as a first-team All-SEC selection and an honorable mention All-American, and was selected by his fellow Gators as the team's most valuable player.
[3] McCoy returned to Gainesville after his NFL career was over and completed his bachelor's degree in sociology in 2001.
The Indianapolis Colts chose McCoy in the fourth round (105th pick overall) in the 1992 NFL draft.
[1] McCoy received his minister's license through the United Christian Church and Ministerial Association in 1996.