Colton Hood is a cornerback from Tennessee who is ranked No. 56 on my NFL Draft Top 100 Big Board. This comprehensive scouting report analyzes Hood’s draft potential, current mock draft trends, and where he ranks among the top prospects.
Colton Hood’s NFL Draft Potential
Colton Hood has been one of the best young CBs in college football after transferring from Colorado, and he’s helped the Volunteers weather the absence of Jermod McCoy. Hood has a PFSN CFBi score of 92.5 — in the elite tier — and the film reflects his success and emergence as a 2026 NFL Draft prospect.
At a tall 6’0″, 195 pounds, Hood is patient in press, a rapid mover with his transitions, and a formidable speed threat who can turn and run with WRs, then prevent stacking with his speed and boundary-pressing physicality.
There are instances where he loses discipline with his targeted physicality, risking penalties, but overall, he has the coverage mobility, speed, mental acuity, projected scheme versatility, and playmaking edge to earn early-round interest.
Where Is Hood Being Selected Most Often in the PFSN Mock Draft Simulator?
Hood currently holds the No. 55 overall rank among prospects, positioning him as a Day 2 prospect. His most recent Average Draft Position (ADP) of 56.0 as of October 13 reflects that he is typically being selected in the second or third round.
This small gap between rank and ADP suggests he’s consistently valued among evaluators, even amid fluctuations in player evaluations at this stage of the draft cycle.
Users controlling the Seattle Seahawks have been the team that selected Hood the most frequently over the past week, accounting for 1.3% of their picks across all seven rounds.
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Where Does Colton Hood Rank Amongst Other NFL Draft Prospects?
Hood is currently ranked No. 56 overall in my October 2026 NFL Draft Big Board. Among CB prospects, Hood ranks 10th at the position, trailing prospects like Mansoor Delane, Jermod McCoy, Chandler Rivers. With a ranking inside the top 64, Hood is positioned as a Day 2 prospect in the 2026 NFL Draft.
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