Colton Hood Faces Tough NFL Initiation and Early Adversity With Giants

Giants rookie cornerback Colton Hood has faced a baptism by fire, forced into action early due to injuries. Through three games, he has allowed 11 catches on 15 targets for 106 yards and two touchdowns, yielding a 132.2 QB rating. Despite early struggles against top competition, head coach John Harbaugh and defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson remain highly encouraged by his coachability, work ethic, and noticeable improvement from game to game as he adjusts to the NFL speed.