Seahawks Draft Colton Hood to Replace Riq Woolen

Tennessee CB could be perfect fit for Seattle's defense

Apr. 14, 2026 at 1:08am

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The Seattle Seahawks are looking to the 2026 NFL Draft to find a replacement for starting cornerback Riq Woolen, who signed with the Philadelphia Eagles in free agency. According to a recent mock draft, the Seahawks could target former Tennessee cornerback Colton Hood in the first round, a physical and competitive player who excels at tackling - a key requirement in Seattle's defensive scheme.

Why it matters

The Seahawks' defense was a key part of their Super Bowl-winning season in 2025, and replacing Woolen, a solid contributor, will be crucial to their hopes of repeating as champions. Hood could be the ideal fit to step in and start opposite Devon Witherspoon, providing the team with a talented young cornerback duo.

The details

In 2025, Woolen posted a 61.2 Pro Football Focus grade with 8 pass breakups and 1 interception, earning him a $15 million deal with the Eagles. The Seahawks haven't added much to replace him so far, but CBS Sports' Mike Renner believes they could target Hood in the draft. Hood is a physical, competitive corner who is a better tackler than Woolen, an important trait in Seattle's defense. In 2025, Hood had 50 tackles, 4.5 TFLs, 8 pass breakups, and 1 INT, earning a 79.2 PFF grade.

  • The 2026 NFL Draft is scheduled for April 24-26.

The players

Riq Woolen

Former starting outside cornerback for the Seattle Seahawks, who signed a $15 million deal with the Philadelphia Eagles in free agency.

Colton Hood

Cornerback from the University of Tennessee, who could be targeted by the Seahawks in the 2026 NFL Draft as a replacement for Woolen.

Devon Witherspoon

Starting cornerback for the Seattle Seahawks, who would likely be paired with Colton Hood in the team's secondary.

Josh Jobe

Cornerback currently penciled in to start for the Seattle Seahawks, but not the ideal solution to replace Woolen.

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What they’re saying

“Hood fills the void left by Tariq Woolen on the outside for Seattle. He's a physical, competitive corner and a much better tackler than Woolen was in this defense.”

— Mike Renner, CBS Sports Analyst

What’s next

The Seahawks will have the opportunity to address their cornerback needs during the 2026 NFL Draft, which is scheduled for April 24-26.

The takeaway

The Seahawks' Super Bowl-winning defense in 2025 was a key part of their success, and replacing a solid contributor like Riq Woolen at cornerback will be crucial to their hopes of repeating as champions. Colton Hood could be the ideal fit, providing the team with a physical, competitive corner who excels at tackling - a crucial trait in Seattle's defensive scheme.