Auburn CB Colton Hood enters the transfer portal
AUBURN — Auburn redshirt freshman cornerback Colton Hood has officially entered the NCAA Transfer Portal. Hood has four years of eligibility remaining.
Career production: Hood played in 3 games in his Auburn career recording 3 total tackles in the bowl game against Maryland.
Prospect history: Hood was a 3-star recruit in the 2023 class. He was the No. 383 overall prospect, No. 42 cornerback and No. 38 prospect in Georgia. Hood is originally from McDonough (Ga.) Eagles Landing Christian and is a legacy at Auburn with four relatives playing for the Tigers including his uncle Roderick Hood.
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What does Colton Hood’s departure mean?
Hood was one of several young defensive backs on the roster who sources say showed big promise in the spring. Being a legacy at Auburn, his commitment flip from Michigan State made sense when he got the call from the Tigers. Hood was looking to be a rotational piece at corner and possibly was the third corner behind perceived starters Keionte Scott and Kayin Lee. Therefore, Auburn will be looking to fill this position with someone currently on roster or from the portal. Hood was expected to be a rotational contributor.
Impact of Hood’s departure: Medium
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