Colton Hood, Tennessees standout defensive back, is set to declare for the 2026 NFL draft, leaving the Volunteers with a significant loss. Despite a challenging season for the teams secondary, Hood shone with 50 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, and one interception, earning All-SEC second team honors and Jim Thorpe Award semifinalist status. His impressive performance has earned him a first-round draft projection, potentially making him Tennessees second first-round defensive pick this year. The teams coaching staff shake-up and the departure of cornerback Boo Carter to the transfer portal leave the secondary in need of a full rebuild under new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles.
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