NFL Draft: Giants Snag Hood, Strengthen CB Corps

0:00On April 25th, Tennessee Cornerback Colton Hood just got picked up by the New York Giants in the second round of the 2026 NFL. Draft, 37th overall on April 24th. He's the second guy from his family to suit up in the league under head coach John Harbaugh, following his uncle Roderick Hood, who played 8 NFL. Seasons, including four years with the Eagles when Harbaugh was there from 2003 to 2006. Harbaugh, now in his first year leading the Giants, jumped on Hood after most mocks had him as a first round talent. It filled a big need at Cornerback for a group that struggled with inconsistency last season, and that family connection didn't hurt Harbaugh already. New the Hood pedigree. Hood's pumped about it, saying his uncle raved about Harbaugh as a tough but gray coach and person he wants to play for. Harbaugh fired back, calling Hood a high character athlete with elite traits, ball skills, and the fire to shake up the defensive back's room right. Away, Hood built his game across three college stops, starting at Auburn, backing up Travis

1:04Hunter under Dion Sanders at Colorado, then blowing up as an on. All SEC star at Tennessee. He's physical impress coverage, solid against the run, a better tackler now, and snagged two pick sixes in 2025. Giants fans are buzzing because one addition, like Hood, flips the script on that cornerback spot. He's walking in, ready to battle for a starting gig, and turn the unit from good to lock down fears. NFL news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on Game Day.