A look at what Tennessee cornerback Colton Hood brings to the table:
Height: 5'11 5/8"
Weight: 193 lbs
Arm: 31 3/8"
Hand: 9"
40-Yard Dash: 4.44 Seconds
10-Yard Split: 1.58 Seconds
Vertical Jump: 40 1/2''
Broad Jump: 10' 5''
NFL.com Scouting Report
- Plays with box-safety physicality in coverage and run support.
- Punches and suffocates outside release against boundary.
- Demands the catch space on jump-ball battles.
- Gathers and triggers with adequate fluidity from depth.
- Operates with discipline/leverage against high/low route concepts.
- Explodes vertically with extended arms to capture high-point.
- Run-defense wiring is exactly what coaches want to see.
- Above-average stopping power when tackling bigger backs.
Player Bio
2023 (Auburn): Redshirted. Played in 4 games as a reserve (3 tackles).
2024 (Colorado): Played in all 13 games with 1 start (24 tackles, TFL, 2 INTs, 6 PBUs).
2025: Third-team All-SEC. Started 12 games (50 tackles, 4.5 TFLs, INT-returned for TD, 8 PBUs, FF).
View photos of 37th overall pick Colton Hood, cornerback out of Tennessee.
Tennessee defensive back Colton Hood (8) breaks up a pass intended for New Mexico State tight end Joshua Goines, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
TUSCALOOSA, AL - October 18, 2025 - Defensive back Colton Hood #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Tennessee Volunteers at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL. Photo By Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee Athletics
STARKVILLE, MS - September 27, 2025 - Defensive back Colton Hood #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Mississippi State Bulldogs and the Tennessee Volunteers at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, MS. Photo By Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee Athletics
TUSCALOOSA, AL - October 18, 2025 - Defensive back Colton Hood #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Tennessee Volunteers at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL. Photo By Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee Athletics
KNOXVILLE, TN - November 15, 2025 - Defensive back Colton Hood #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the New Mexico State Aggies and the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, TN. Photo By Elliot Walker/Tennessee Athletics
STARKVILLE, MS - September 27, 2025 - Defensive back Colton Hood #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Mississippi State Bulldogs and the Tennessee Volunteers at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, MS. Photo By Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee Athletics
TUSCALOOSA, AL - October 18, 2025 - Defensive back Colton Hood #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Tennessee Volunteers at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL. Photo By Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee Athletics
Tennessee defensive back Colton Hood (8) scores on a pick-six against Mississippi State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/James Pugh)
ATLANTA, GA - August 30, 2025 - Defensive back Colton Hood #8 and Defensive back Boo Carter #23 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the Aflac Kickoff game between the Syracuse Orange and the Tennessee Volunteers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. Photo By Kate Luffman/Tennessee Athletics
KNOXVILLE, TN - November 15, 2025 - Defensive back Colton Hood #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the New Mexico State Aggies and the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, TN. Photo By Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee Athletics
KNOXVILLE, TN - November 29, 2025 - Defensive back Colton Hood #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, TN. Photo By Kyndall Williams/Tennessee Athletics
KNOXVILLE, TN - October 11, 2025 - Defensive back Colton Hood #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, TN. Photo By Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee Athletics
ATLANTA, GA - August 30, 2025 - Defensive back Colton Hood #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the Aflac Kickoff game between the Syracuse Orange and the Tennessee Volunteers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. Photo By Kate Luffman/Tennessee Athletics
KNOXVILLE, TN - September 13, 2025 - Defensive back Colton Hood #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, TN. Photo By Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee Athletics
GAINESVILLE, FL - November 22, 2025 - Defensive back Colton Hood #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Florida Gators and the Tennessee Volunteers at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL. Photo By Kate Luffman/Tennessee Athletics
KNOXVILLE, TN - September 13, 2025 - Defensive back Colton Hood #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers before the game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, TN. Photo By Kate Luffman/Tennessee Athletics
STARKVILLE, MS - September 27, 2025 - Defensive back Colton Hood #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Mississippi State Bulldogs and the Tennessee Volunteers at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, MS. Photo By Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee Athletics
KNOXVILLE, TN - September 13, 2025 - Defensive back Colton Hood #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, TN. Photo By Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee Athletics
KNOXVILLE, TN - October 11, 2025 - Defensive back Colton Hood #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, TN. Photo By Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee Athletics
ATLANTA, GA - August 30, 2025 - Defensive back Colton Hood #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the Aflac Kickoff game between the Syracuse Orange and the Tennessee Volunteers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. Photo By Kate Luffman/Tennessee Athletics
STARKVILLE, MS - September 27, 2025 - Defensive back Andre Turrentine #2, Defensive lineman Joshua Josephs #19, Defensive back Colton Hood #8, and Defensive back Ty Redmond #4 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Mississippi State Bulldogs and the Tennessee Volunteers at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, MS. Photo By Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee Athletics
Colorado cornerback Colton Hood (3) in the first half during an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Colorado cornerback Colton Hood, left, breaks up a pass intended for Utah wide receiver Munir McClain in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Oklahoma State wide receiver Brennan Presley, center, is tackled after pulling in a pass by Colorado cornerback Colton Hood, left, and safety Shilo Sanders in the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado cornerback Colton Hood (3) runs the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) dances after intercepting a pass with Colorado safety Shilo Sanders (21) and Colorado cornerback Colton Hood (3) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Tennessee defensive back Colton Hood runs a drill during the school's NFL football pro day Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Tennessee defensive back Colton Hood (14) runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Tennessee defensive back Colton Hood (14) prepares to run the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Tennessee defensive back Colton Hood runs a drill during the school's NFL football pro day Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Tennessee defensive back Colton Hood (14) runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Tennessee defensive back Colton Hood (14) runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Tennessee defensive back Colton Hood walks onto the field for the school's NFL football pro day Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
KNOXVILLE, TN - July 16, 2025 - Defensive back Colton Hood #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers during 2025 Football Photo Day in Knoxville, TN. Photo By Kate Luffman/Tennessee Athletics
KNOXVILLE, TN - July 16, 2025 - Defensive back Colton Hood #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers during 2025 Football Photo Day in Knoxville, TN. Photo By Kate Luffman/Tennessee Athletics
KNOXVILLE, TN - July 16, 2025 - Defensive back Colton Hood #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers during 2025 Football Photo Day in Knoxville, TN. Photo By Kate Luffman/Tennessee Athletics
KNOXVILLE, TN - July 16, 2025 - Defensive back Colton Hood #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers during 2025 Football Photo Day in Knoxville, TN. Photo By Kate Luffman/Tennessee Athletics
KNOXVILLE, TN - July 16, 2025 - Defensive back Colton Hood #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers during 2025 Football Photo Day in Knoxville, TN. Photo By Kate Luffman/Tennessee Athletics
KNOXVILLE, TN - July 16, 2025 - Defensive back Colton Hood #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers during 2025 Football Photo Day in Knoxville, TN. Photo By Kate Luffman/Tennessee Athletics
KNOXVILLE, TN - July 16, 2025 - Defensive back Colton Hood #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers during 2025 Football Photo Day in Knoxville, TN. Photo By Kate Luffman/Tennessee Athletics
KNOXVILLE, TN - July 16, 2025 - Defensive back Colton Hood #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers during 2025 Football Photo Day in Knoxville, TN. Photo By Kate Luffman/Tennessee Athletics
KNOXVILLE, TN - July 16, 2025 - Defensive back Colton Hood #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers during 2025 Football Photo Day in Knoxville, TN. Photo By Kate Luffman/Tennessee Athletics
