McDonald & Hood's NFL Draft Journey

It's April 25th, I'm Cory with the story, and this is El Paso News today, your AI-powered

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Katie McDonald and Colton Hood sat in the green room at a Creture Stadium Thursday night,

suited up, but left waiting as 15 other prospects got, called in the first round of the NFL

draft.

The Ohio State defensive tackle and Tennessee cornerback had to cool their heels for

three hours before heading home.

Their big moment pushed too, Friday.

Early in the second round, things turned quick.

The Houston Texans grabbed the 6-foot-3, 326-pound McDonald with the fourth pick overall

that day.

Right after, the New York Giants snagged Hood with a very next selection.

McDonald came back to the green room Friday, rocking a casual black button down and chain

instead of his suit.

He shared a long emotional hug with Commissioner Roderick Adel, tears flowing as he talked

about feeling blessed to land with the Texans, who boasts.

The league's top-ranked defense from last season.

That unit just crushed the Steelers in the playoffs, and McDonald says he'll bring disruption

up front to make life easier for the ends, ready to.

Grind with the crew.

Meanwhile, Hood skipped the stadium return trip, watching from home in Atlanta surrounded

by more family and friends, keeping it comfortable for his.

Big call up.