Giants Snag Colton Hood: New Star for Secondary

0:00It's April 24th. This is NFL News today, AI-powered stories shaping the season. The New York Giants snag Tennessee quarterback Colton Hood, with their second round pick at number 37 in the 2026 NFL draft. This 5-1-1-193-pound defender steps in as a key piece for their secondary after some shaky preseason battles. Right before that, the Houston Texans traded up to number 36 with the Las Vegas Raiders to grab defensive tackle, Kate and McDonald. Scouts figured he was on the Giants radar to replace Dexter Lawrence, who got shipped to the Bengals earlier. Hood didn't play defense until his junior year of high school, but he brings serious physicality, locking down receivers in mancoverage and tackling. Like a vet, he's scrappy, with quick eyes off the ball, and fits perfect in coordinator Denard Wilson's aggressive scheme over guys like Greg Newsom and Ty A. Banks. Banks already loaded up with Ohio State outside linebacker Arville Reese at number 5 in round 1, plus Miami offensive lineman Frances Mauigua at number 10 via the Bengals trade.

1:07More picks coming in rounds 4 through 6. Hood's got starter potential early, disrupting offenses from the jump watch. His dude ball out as big blue builds for the long haul.