Giants rookie Colton Hood learns about gas pumping in New Jersey
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 7:01 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026

New York Giants rookie cornerback Colton Hood experienced a typical New Jersey lesson when he attempted to pump gas for the first time. Hood, who was drafted in the second round of the NFL draft out of Tennessee, was surprised to learn that New Jersey is the only state where self-service gas pumping is illegal. The Georgia native also remarked on the challenges of adjusting to a busier lifestyle compared to his rural background. Hood, who had never visited New Jersey before joining the Giants, continues to navigate life in the Garden State.
- •Colton Hood was drafted by the Giants in the 2026 NFL draft.
- •New Jersey prohibits self-service gas pumping, unlike most states.
- •Hood grew up in rural Georgia, finding New Jersey busier.
- •He had no prior experience in New Jersey before his NFL career.
- 7:01 PMYahoo Sports — Giants rookie Colton Hood got hilarious lesson on pumping gas in New Jersey
"New York Giants rookie CB Colton Hood received a hilarious lesson on pumping gas in New Jersey.
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