NFL Draft 2026: Could Tennessee’s Colton Hood be in play for the Bears?

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Tennessee defensive back Colton Hood is gaining attention as a potential draft pick for the Bears in 2026. After a standout performance in 2025, he has emerged as a key prospect following injuries to teammates.

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Colton Hood is a defensive back from Tennessee.
He transferred from Colorado and excelled in 2025.
Hood is being considered for the Bears in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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Sep 27, 2025; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Colton Hood (8) scores a touchdown after an interception against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the first half at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Wesley Hale-Imagn Images | Wesley Hale-Imagn Images On her latest Making Monsters podcast, Taylor Doll is joined by Ryan Sylvia of Rocky Top Insider to chat about the Tennessee Volunteers’ prospects available in this draft. Several defensive players are mocked or linked to the Bears, including both corners Jermod McCoy and Colton Hood. They also discuss EDGE Joshua Jospehs and a couple of other Vols who look to be drafted next week. But it’s the physical Hood (5’11 5/8″, 193 lbs), who seems to be on Bears’ fans’ minds of late. The Vols weren’t expecting Hood, a redshirt sophomore who transferred from Colorado, to be as good as he was, but some injuries led to him having a bigger role in 2025, and he thrived when his number was called. “Colton Hood went from someone where you’re just going to be a bridge guy,” Sylvia said, “We’re going to have you come in here and kind of hold things down at one of the corner spots till Jermod (McCoy) gets back, and be more of a rotational piece — to cornerback one. You have the toughest assignment, and you need to go out and make a big play or shut down against that side of the field every single snap. And that’s exactly what he did.” ***Give Taylor’s show a listen in either of the embeds below, and let us know your thoughts on Hood or some other Volunteers ending up in Chicago.***

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What are Colton Hood's stats and background as a player?

Colton Hood is a 5'11 5/8", 193 lbs defensive back who transferred from Colorado and had a significant role in 2025 due to injuries, performing well as a cornerback.

How did Colton Hood's performance impact his draft prospects for the Bears?

Hood's impressive play in 2025, where he took on tough assignments as cornerback one, has made him a notable candidate for the Bears in the upcoming draft.

Who else from the Tennessee Volunteers is being considered for the NFL Draft?

In addition to Colton Hood, cornerback Jermod McCoy and EDGE Joshua Josephs are also being linked to the Bears as potential draft picks.

NFL Draft 2026: Could Tennessee’s Colton Hood be in play for the Bears?

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