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NY Giants NFL Draft 2026: New York selects CB Colton Hood in Round 2, No. 37 overall
TL;DR
The New York Giants selected cornerback Colton Hood from Tennessee with the 37th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. This follows the Houston Texans' trade to pick defensive tackle Kayden McDonald at No. 36, a player the Giants were reportedly interested in.
Key points
- New York Giants selected Colton Hood at No. 37
- Colton Hood is a cornerback from Tennessee
- Houston Texans traded up to select Kayden McDonald at No. 36
- Giants were interested in McDonald before his selection
- Giants traded Dexter Lawrence prior to the draft
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The New York Giants on Friday used their second-round pick, No. 37 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft, to select Tennessee cornerback Colton Hood.
The Houston Texans jumped in front of the Giants at No. 36, trading with the Las Vegas Raiders to select defensive tackle Kayden McDonald, thought to be a target for New York after the Giants traded Dexter Lawrence.
In his draft guide, Dane Brugler of The Athletic said:
STRENGTHS
● Adequately sized frame and arm length
● Patient at the line and sound press-man technique, utilizing two-hand stabs
● Controlled mover — comfortably turns to stay hip to hip with routes
● Above-average vertical speed; closes space quickly in coverage
● Reads receivers’ eyes and leans into the route while attempting to locate
● Crowds passing lanes and gets his hands on a lot of balls
● Adequate instincts as an underneath zone defender
● Physical early in the down and never gets bored
● Not shy about getting busy downhill; tackles well one-on-one
● Emotionally resilient and doesn’t play scared
WEAKNESSES
● Lean throughout, with below-average bulk and skinny lowers
● Will allow separation at top of a route and can be late on comebacks
● Had some trouble anticipating and reacting with whip routes
● Can be inconsistent with timing when looking for the football downfield ● Guilty of panicked tugs while playing through the body (holding penalty against Georgia in 2025 negated an interception) ● Doesn’t have much experience inside as a nickel ● Only one season as a full-time starter (13 career starts) SUMMARY A one-year starter at Tennessee, Hood was an outside cornerback in former defensive coordinator Tim Banks’ man-heavy scheme. After one season at Auburn and another at Colorado, he transferred to Knoxville for the 2025 season and quickly earned the respect of SEC receivers (Georgia receivers Dillon Bell and both said Hood was the best corner they faced in college).
Q&A
Who did the New York Giants draft in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The New York Giants drafted cornerback Colton Hood from Tennessee with the 37th overall pick.
What pick did the Giants use to select Colton Hood?
The Giants used their second-round pick, No. 37 overall, to select Colton Hood.
Which team selected Kayden McDonald before the Giants' pick?
The Houston Texans selected defensive tackle Kayden McDonald at No. 36 overall after trading with the Las Vegas Raiders.
Why did the Giants trade Dexter Lawrence?
The Giants traded Dexter Lawrence, which led them to target defensive players like Kayden McDonald and ultimately select Colton Hood.