Second-round pick Colton Hood is already making his mark at rookie minicamp, using his center-field roots to turn takeaways into touchdowns for the defense.
New York officially declined the fifth-year option for cornerback Deonte Banks. After a promising start, a "tailspin" under new coaching and a flurry of veteran signings have paved the way for a new era in the secondary.
From running sprints in steel-toed boots to his "pit bull" mentality on the field, second-round pick Colton Hood is ready to bring a relentless new identity to the Giants' secondary.
With the Giants tapping into the secondary at No. 37, there could be a key competition brewing that will test the ultimate fate of one veteran cornerback.
After making a splash in Round 1, the New York Giants snagged Tennessee ballhawk Colton Hood at No. 37—a "stunned" slide that provides John Harbaugh with a versatile starter to challenge a struggling veteran group.
Colton Hood didn't expect to fall to the second round, but he’s exactly where he wants to be. From a family history with John Harbaugh to a bold promise to "hit somebody," here is the newest Giants CB.
