New York Giants finalize deal with rookie CB Colton Hood

The New York Giants have finalized a contract agreement with second-round draft pick Colton Hood, the cornerback selected 37th overall in the 2026 NFL draft out of Tennessee. NFL insider Aaron Wilson reported the four-year rookie deal is fully guaranteed at $12. 81 million and includes a $5.

778 million signing bonus, with an estimated $2. 354 million cap hit in the first season. #Giants deal finalized for second-round pick Colton Hood: fully guaranteed $12.

81 million, including $5. 778 million signing bonus — Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) May 11, 2026 Hood, who played one season apiece at Auburn, Colorado and Tennessee, appeared in 29 college games. He posted 77 tackles, 5.

5 tackles for loss, three interceptions, and 14 passes defensed. His strongest campaign came in 2024 at Colorado, where he led the Big 12 with two interceptions for 105 yards. The 6-foot defensive back stood out during the Giants’ recent rookie minicamp, highlighted by a standout interception that would have been returned for a touchdown in the two-minute drill.