One of the biggest takeaways from the 2025 Tennessee football season was the emergence of transfer cornerback Colton Hood. He has worked his way into a blue-chip NFL Draft with his stellar performance on the gridiron last fall. Before the Senior Bowl, CBS Sports said, "Tennessee's Colton Hood stands as the cream of the crop and a potential first-round pick." Colton Hood has backed up what scouts have thought about himOne of the most impressive players during the Senior Bowl has been Colton Hood. Tennessee’s Colton Hood showing why he’s a likely first-round pick at the Senior Bowl.