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Case McCoy

Case McCoy (born July 15, 1991) is an former and commercial broker, best known for his tenure as a player for the from 2010 to 2013 and as the younger brother of NFL . A native of , McCoy overcame a childhood diagnosis of the morphea , which he battled with treatment from age four until it became inactive in 2004. After high school, where he earned all-state honors as a , McCoy committed to the University of , following in the footsteps of his brother . During his college career with the Longhorns in the Big 12 Conference, McCoy appeared in 35 games, starting 16 with a 9–7 record, primarily serving as a backup before taking over as starter in his senior year of 2013. He completed 329 of 550 passes for 3,689 yards, 24 touchdowns, and 20 interceptions, while also rushing for three touchdowns. Notable achievements include holding the Texas record for the most consecutive passes without an interception to start a career (124) and leading the team to three consecutive Big 12 victories in 2013, highlighted by a 36–20 upset win over Oklahoma. In 2011, he led a game-winning drive against Texas A&M with a 25-yard scramble to set up the victory. McCoy was a three-time first-team Academic All-Big 12 selection (2011–2013) and took a 10-week mission trip to Piura, Peru, during the 2013 season. Following his playing days, McCoy transitioned to commercial in Austin, joining HPI Real Estate Services & Investments in 2014 as a tenant advisor, where he specializes in negotiating leases for tech companies, law firms, and firms. By 2024, he had risen to partner and was recognized as the top office broker in Austin, having facilitated leases totaling over 3 million square feet valued at more than $1 billion.

Early life

Family background

Case McCoy was born in 1991 in . The family later relocated to , a small town in North Central Texas, where McCoy was raised in a football-centric household led by his father, Brad McCoy, a high school coach, and his mother, Debra McCoy. As the youngest of three brothers, McCoy grew up alongside , the oldest who became a standout at the University of Texas and later in the , and Chance McCoy, the middle brother who played at the collegiate level for Abilene Christian and Hardin-Simmons universities. This dynamic created a highly competitive environment, with the brothers frequently engaging in athletic challenges that emphasized discipline and resilience under their father's guidance. McCoy's early exposure to football came through family activities in North Central Texas, including youth sports where he began developing his athletic skills, as well as regular trips to for medical treatments at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children for his childhood diagnosis of morphea scleroderma, an , which he battled from age four until it became inactive in 2004; during these trips, the family attended Texas Rangers baseball games and shared meals to maintain normalcy. He also drew inspiration from watching his brother Colt's high school and college games, which fueled his passion for the sport and instilled a sense of determination in the competitive family atmosphere.

High school career

Case McCoy attended Graham High School in , where he played as a under the coaching of his father, Brad McCoy. As a four-year starter for the Graham Steers, he helped the team achieve a 34-17 overall record, demonstrating strong leadership on the field. Over his high school career, McCoy amassed 10,711 passing yards and 111 passing touchdowns, showcasing his arm strength and mobility as a dual-threat player. His performance earned him second-team all-state honors as a senior in Class 3A by the Texas Sportswriters Association. McCoy's efforts were instrumental in leading the Steers to multiple playoff appearances, including a run to the 2009 Class 3A Division II state championship game, where Graham finished as runners-up. Following in the footsteps of his older brother Colt McCoy's football legacy, Case drew interest from college programs during his recruitment. Influenced by strong family ties to the University of Texas and the local prominence of the McCoy name in Graham, he committed to the Longhorns in February 2009 ahead of the 2010 signing period.

College career

2011 season

As a sophomore in 2011, Case McCoy served as one of the primary backup quarterbacks for the Texas Longhorns behind starter Garrett Gilbert early in the season, before transitioning into a more prominent role amid quarterback rotations and injuries. Following limited appearances in two games during his true freshman year in 2010, which preserved much of his eligibility, McCoy saw expanded action in 2011, playing in all 11 games with five starts. McCoy completed 88 of 144 passes for 1,034 yards, throwing 7 touchdowns and 4 interceptions over the season, achieving a 61.1% completion rate and a passer rating of 131.9. His starts came against UCLA, Iowa State, Oklahoma, Texas A&M, and Baylor, where he posted a 3-2 record, including key victories that contributed to Texas finishing 8-5 overall. In relief roles, he provided crucial sparks, such as completing 8 of 16 passes for 80 yards and a touchdown in the second half against Kansas State, leading two scoring drives to help narrow a deficit in a 13-13 tie before a late loss. A highlight of the season was McCoy's first career start against UCLA on September 17, where he threw for 168 yards and 2 with no interceptions, powering a 49-20 rout and marking his first career touchdown passes—both to D.J. Grant. Another notable relief contribution came against Texas Tech on November 5, when his single pass attempt—a 31-yard touchdown strike—provided an early score in a 52-45 win. Later, in the regular-season finale against A&M on November 24, McCoy engineered a game-winning drive capped by a , securing a 27-25 victory in the teams' final matchup. Off the field, McCoy earned first-team Academic All-Big 12 honors in , recognizing his strong performance in studies while maintaining a GPA above 3.20.

2012 season

In 2012, Case McCoy saw an expanded role as the quarterback to David Ash for the , appearing in eight games amid injuries to the starter. He entered as a reliever in several contests, including against and , and made his first start of the season against Kansas State due to Ash's . This campaign marked a transitional period for under head coach , as the team navigated quarterback instability en route to an 8-5 record and a berth. McCoy completed 54 of 76 passes for 722 yards, with 6 touchdowns and 3 interceptions, achieving a 71.1% completion rate. He also contributed on the ground with 13 rushes for -26 yards, showcasing his mobility in short-yardage situations despite the net loss. Building on his relief experience from the prior year, McCoy demonstrated poise in limited action, though his performance highlighted inconsistencies typical of a developing . Key performances came in Big 12 matchups, where McCoy provided critical sparks. Against on October 27, he relieved Ash late in the third quarter and led a 70-yard in the final two minutes, capping it with a 1-yard scoring pass to D.J. Grant for a 21-17 victory, avoiding an upset loss to the winless . In the versus on October 13, McCoy threw for 102 yards and 2 on 5-of-8 passing after entering in the second half, though Texas fell 41-20. His lone start against Kansas State on December 1 saw him complete a career-high 26 of 34 passes for 314 yards and 2 , but two interceptions contributed to a 42-24 defeat in the regular-season finale. Earlier, off the bench against on November 22, he went 11-for-17 for 110 yards but threw his first interception of the season in a 20-13 loss. A notable highlight was McCoy's ongoing interception-free streak to start his career, reaching 124 consecutive passes without an by the end of 2011 and extending into early 2012 before in the and Kansas State games ended it. This record underscored his ball security in spot duty during a season of flux for the Longhorns' offense.

2013 season

In his senior year of 2013, Case McCoy became the primary starting for the after David Ash suffered a season-ending following the first three games, marking McCoy's emergence as the full-time starter for the majority of the season's 10 starts. Building on experience from prior seasons where he had shown flashes of competence amid inconsistencies, McCoy led the team to a 6-4 record in those outings, contributing to Texas's overall 8-5 finish and a berth in the . As a senior leader, he was recognized for his vocal presence and role in guiding the offense through a six-game winning streak to open Big 12 play, including key victories that highlighted his game management skills. McCoy's passing performance in 2013 accounted for the bulk of his career totals, with 1,933 yards on 187 completions out of 329 attempts, 11 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions, bringing his four-year aggregates to 3,689 yards, 24 touchdowns, and 20 interceptions. His rushing contributions were minimal, totaling 27 attempts for -1 yard and three touchdowns, underscoring a pro-style approach that prioritized protection over mobility. A standout moment came in the annual against No. 12 on October 12, where McCoy completed 13 of 21 passes for 190 yards and two touchdowns in a 36-20 upset victory at the Cotton Bowl, snapping a three-game losing streak to the and boosting team morale. The season concluded in the against on December 30, where McCoy started but struggled, going 8-for-17 for 48 yards with two interceptions; he did score Texas's lone touchdown on a 1-yard rush, though the Longhorns fell 30-7. McCoy achieved notable milestones during his tenure, including holding the Texas record for 124 consecutive passes without an to start his career, a streak that spanned his early appearances and exemplified his initial poise under pressure. Off the field, he continued earning academic recognition as a first-team Academic All-Big 12 selection, maintaining a strong GPA while serving as a team and embodying for younger players.

Later career and personal life

Real estate career

After graduating from the in 2014 with a in and and real estate certification, Case McCoy transitioned directly into commercial , joining HPI Real Estate Services & Investments in . He began his career in the firm's corporate services division, focusing on tenant representation and supporting clients in office leasing negotiations. McCoy's rapid progression within HPI saw him promoted to in advisory group in 2020, where he specialized in office leasing for major clients including tech companies, law firms, and firms. By 2025, he had established himself as Austin's top office tenant representative, having negotiated leases totaling over 3 million square feet with a cumulative value exceeding $1 billion. His skills, honed as a team captain during his tenure, proved instrumental in building client relationships and driving deal closures in the competitive Austin commercial market. Influenced by the successful transitions of other former athletes into , McCoy benefited from within HPI, which emphasized strategic and expansion. The firm's expansion included opening a new office in , in early 2025, led by his brother, former quarterback , aiming to extend tenant advisory services into . This move underscored his contributions to HPI's growth in the tenant advisory platform, particularly in office leasing amid Austin's booming tech-driven economy.

Family and personal interests

Case McCoy married Jessica Kennemer on February 18, 2017, in Driftwood, Texas, at a ceremony held at The Pecan Grove at the Salt Lick in Austin. The couple has four children as of 2025, with their youngest, a daughter, born earlier that year; McCoy has emphasized the profound impact of fatherhood on his priorities, describing his wife as a key influence in building their family. They reside in Austin, Texas, where McCoy balances his professional commitments with family life, often prioritizing time with his children. McCoy's personal interests reflect his commitment to service and community. Post-college, he has continued to engage in family-oriented activities, such as attending sports events together, drawing from his West Texas upbringing that instilled values of hard work and family closeness. In September 2025, McCoy co-hosted a benefit event with country star Parker McCollum for Texas Children's Hospital Austin, drawing from his own experiences as a pediatric patient with morphea scleroderma. After his , McCoy chose not to pursue professional football, opting instead for a path that allowed greater focus on family stability, a decision echoed by his brother , who similarly shifted from the to in Fort Worth to prioritize family life.

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