Giants Grab Hood: New Cornerback Shines

0:00It's April 25th, from breaking news to Sunday matchups. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI. The New York Giants just grabbed cornerback Colton Hood from Tennessee, with the 37th overall pick in the second round of the 20. 26 NFL Draft This former Colorado Buff turned volunteer brings serious ball skills to a defense that's stacking talent early. Hood transferred to Tennessee after the 2024 season and balled out in 12 games last year, with 50 tackles, four and a half tackles. For loss, one pick, nine passes knocked away, a force fumble, and even two touchdowns. Before that, in seven games at Colorado, including one start, he posted 24 tackles, two interceptions, and six past deflections. Draft heads were buzzing about him as a late first round talent, and he climbed boards fast in recent weeks. He's the second X-Buff off the board after Jordan Tyson went first round to the Saints, showing Colorado's pipeline is paying off big.

1:00Now Hood slots into a youthful Giants squad under head coach John Harball, teaming up with fifth overall linebacker Arville Reese to build that. Defensive core. Folks see him with the tools to lock down as a top corner right away. Giants fans got a steal here, and Hood's ready to shine, keep an eye on this secondary taking shape.