He transferred again for the 2025 season, heading to Tennessee, where he was expected to be the CB2 across from Jermod McCoy. A knee injury kept McCoy out all season, however, which left Hood as the No. 1 cornerback for the SEC program.

The Dallas Cowboys certainly still hold a route to postseason play, but with Christmas just a couple of weeks away, I figured a mock draft could be a nice gift for their outlook of the future. Dallas has gotten some impressive play from young players on both sides of the ball,

With many of the top players preparing for their final college games, we've waded through the bowl slate gauntlet to identify the top NFL prospect at each position. For this exercise, we're spotlighting the best prospects who have not opted out and are expected to compete in one of either the traditional bowls or the first round of the College Football Playoff.

A full look at the Dallas Cowboys' arsenal in the 2026 NFL draft and current first-round order entering Week 16.

Look, we all expect the Cowboys to bring back wide receiver George Pickens, whether it’s with an extension or with the franchise tag. If they don’t, then it makes sense to have a backup plan — or, at the very least, some wide receiver depth even if they do bring him back.