Seahawks Eye Colton Hood as Riq Woolen's Replacement in Upcoming Draft
Latest mock draft has Seahawks landing perfect replacement for Riq Woolen
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The Seattle Seahawks are looking to fill the gap left by cornerback Riq Woolen, who signed with the Philadelphia Eagles, by potentially drafting Colton Hood from the University of Tennessee. Hood's physical play and tackling ability make him a strong candidate to step into Woolen's role as the Seahawks aim for another Super Bowl title.
- 01Riq Woolen signed with the Philadelphia Eagles, leaving a vacancy in the Seahawks' defense.
- 02Colton Hood, a cornerback from Tennessee, is projected to be drafted by the Seahawks as Woolen's replacement.
- 03Hood had a solid college career, recording 50 tackles and 8 pass deflections in 2025.
- 04The Seahawks' defense requires strong tackling from cornerbacks, a strength of Hood's.
- 05Seattle aims to maintain its competitive edge after winning the Super Bowl in 2025.
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The Seattle Seahawks are preparing for the upcoming NFL draft, looking to replace starting cornerback Riq Woolen, who has signed a lucrative $15 million contract with the Philadelphia Eagles. Woolen, who achieved a 61.2 Pro Football Focus grade in 2025, was a key contributor to the Seahawks' Super Bowl victory. In response to this loss, CBS Sports' Mike Renner suggests that the Seahawks should draft Colton Hood, a cornerback from the University of Tennessee. Hood's impressive college stats include 50 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, and eight pass deflections in 2025, along with a strong 79.2 Pro Football Focus grade. Hood's physicality and tackling skills align well with the Seahawks' defensive needs, making him an ideal fit to start alongside Devon Witherspoon. Currently, Josh Jobe is slated to fill the starting role, which the team considers less than optimal for their championship aspirations.
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The Seahawks' decision to draft a cornerback could significantly affect their defensive performance and chances of repeating as Super Bowl champions.
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