Former Colorado cornerback Colton Hood introduced on Friday that he’s transferring to Tennessee.
Hood had been anticipated to take over for Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter within the Buffaloes’ secondary.
He had 24 tackles and two interceptions in 13 video games in his lone season enjoying for coach Deion Sanders in 2024.
Hood, a local of Georgia, performed his freshman season at Auburn, showing in 4 video games in 2023.
Hood instructed On3.com Friday that he favored the “tradition and historical past” at Tennessee and the “genuineness” of Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel.
“They mainly stated I can are available in and play and be an enormous issue of what they bought occurring instantly,” Hood stated. “So I feel that is large, too.”
He additionally stated he’s excited to play nearer to house and check his abilities in opposition to Southeastern Convention opponents.
“That is actually large as a result of I used to be simply at Colorado, which is admittedly far, actually, actually removed from house,” Hood stated. “So having the ability to come nearer to house is large for myself.
“It’s interesting going in opposition to the most effective. I delight myself on competitiveness, in order that may be very interesting.”
Coming off a 10-3 season, Tennessee kicks off the 2025 marketing campaign in opposition to Syracuse on Aug. 30 in Atlanta.
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