Colton Hood, a former Colorado cornerback, has committed to Tennessee.
Colton Hood, a former Colorado cornerback, committed to Tennessee today, strengthening the cornerback room. On3’s Hayes Fawcett revealed the information early on Friday.
Top cornerback Jermod McCoy suffered an ACL tear during an offseason practice in January, which is a major setback Tennessee is dealing with this offseason. The Volunteers needed a little insurance at the position, but he is anticipated to return sometime this fall. Hood, who still has three years of eligibility left, will be exactly that.
Originally a three-star prospect, Hood started his career at Auburn before swiftly relocating to Colorado. Hood, a redshirt freshman last season, was credited with 24 tackles, six passes defensed, and two interceptions while playing opposite Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter. From McDonough, Georgia, the 5-11, 190-pound cornerback is originally from.
Tennessee will put Jalen McMurray and Rickey Gibson back at the cornerback position in addition to McCoy. Kaleb Beasley, a former four-star prospect, ought to get some chances as well. Hood will now be considered, providing Tennessee with an alternative as McCoy continues his rehabilitation. Both wide receiver and safety are still positions that Tennessee has to replace. Over the previous few weeks, Josh Heupel and his staff have been linked to a number of receiver names, but they haven’t been able to get one yet. After Jakobe Thomas decided to travel to Miami on Thursday, there is a fresh need for safety. A few choices should be announced there in the next few days.