After a successful first season on Rocky Top, Colton Hood is headed for the NFL. The defensive back announced Wednesday he has officially declared for the 2026 NFL Draft. With injuries to two of Tennessee’s starters,

Tennessee transfer defensive back Colton Hoodhas made the decision to turn pro and head to the NFL draft. His one season in Knoxville sent him skyrocketing up draft boards and he loved everything about Rocky Top.

Tennessee star cornerback Colton Hood revealed on Christmas Eve where he would be playing his football in the fall of 2026.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Vols Defensive Back Colton Hood has declared for the NFL draft. Hood spent one season at Tennessee after previously being at Auburn and Colorado, earning All-SEC second team honors from the Associated Press and All-SEC third team honors from the league’s coaches.

The NFL draft will be held April 23–25, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Tennessee redshirt sophomore cornerback Colton Hood declared for the NFL draft on Wednesday.

Tennessee standout defensive back Colton Hood has reportedly made up his mind about whether to stay in Knoxville or head to the draft.

Tennessee defensive back Colton Hood is expected to enter the NFL draft. The Tennessee Volunteers have already had a few players announce that they have entere