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CB draft prospect for the Cowboys is the real McCoy

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Colton Hood is a name that makes a lot of sense.

The Dallas secondary has gone from a strength to a major headache faster than you can get your head turned around on a deep pass. After the bottom dropped out on Trevon Diggs and the unfortunate foot injuries to DaRon Bland, the Cowboys now find themselves in a bit of a pickle. While Shavon Revel Jr.

and Caelen Carson were expected to provide some relief, neither has truly stepped up to the plate. At least not yet. This makes cornerback a massive, blinking red light of a need in the upcoming draft.

If the front office is looking for a player who can stabilize the boundary, there is a particular alternate Volunteer cornerback who can help address this pressing need. CB, Colton Hood, Tennessee Height: 6โ€™0โ€ | Weight: 193 pounds | Speed: 4. 44 forty time Background Hoodโ€™s journey has been quite the tour of the high-level college football landscape.

He started his career at Auburn before moving on to Colorado and eventually finding his home at Tennessee. It was a path of steady progression as he clearly leveled up with each stop. He really hit his stride by staying ready for his moment, taking full advantage of opportunities created by injuries to stars like Travis Hunter and Jermod McCoy.