Giants Snag Hood: New Cornerback, High Potential

0:00It's April 25th, you're listening to NFL News Today, AI, Powered NFL Coverage. The New York Giants just grabbed Tennessee Cornerback Colton Hood with the 37th pick in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Friday night in Pittsburgh, they are pumped, calling it a steal since they see him as first round quality sliding into Round 2. General manager Joe Shone made it clear they had Hood locked in as a target from the jump. Cornerback is a premium spot, and landing him right there added serious depth and competition to their current roster. Shone went on about Hood's high character, toughness, and physical style that jumps off the film. The kid transferred through Auburn Colorado and Tennessee, plus he brings that former baseball player vibe with killer ball skills and a real love. For the game, Hood got super emotional on the draft call with Shone and the head coach welcoming him aboard. Shone said he checks every box on football smarts, work ethic, and personal makeup, fitting

1:02perfect with the rest of the crew. Giants now got fresh competition breathing life into that cornerback room, setting up for a stronger secondary down the line.