'I'm a complete corner': Why Colton Hood thinks he's best CB in NFL draft | Exclusive
2026 NFL Draft projected first-round pick Colton Hood says he has something "you're not gonna find ... in any other player in this class." Let him explain.
NFL draft prospect and Tennessee cornerback Colton Hood is on the verge of giving his mother, Crystal, a memorable gift. “The draft is on her birthday,” Colton said to USA TODAY Sports. “I think that would be like a really good birthday present for her.
” Family is very important to Colton, who grew up with seven siblings. His father, Bengie, used to make Colton and his siblings write down goals. Colton’s long-term goal was to make it to the NFL.
“Six,” Colton reminisced about the age he decided he wanted to play in the NFL. “As soon as I starting playing. ” Football is in Colton’s DNA.
His brother, Brandon, played running back at Colorado in 2024 before transferring to Massachusetts. Colton’s uncle, Roderick Hood, was a defensive back in the NFL for eight seasons and has become Colton’s personal defensive back coach. “I definitely look up to him.