Jaguars UDFA profiles: Why CB Preston Hodge could make roster push
Let's take a closer look at each Jaguars' UDFA and why they could make a roster push. Up next is CB Preston Hodge.
The Jacksonville Jaguars announced that they signed 18 undrafted free agents following the conclusion of the 2026 NFL draft. Let's take a closer look at these players and highlight why each could make a potential roster push. Up next is Colorado cornerback Preston Hodge.
What to know about Preston Hodge Hodge is an experienced defender with 2,240 career snaps and has spent the last two seasons at Colorado after playing two years at Liberty. Over a large three-season sample size, Hodge has proved to be stingy in coverage, which includes allowing a completion rate of just 50% on 66 targets in 2025. In his two seasons at Colorado, Hodge recorded three interceptions and 10 pass breakups.
He was, however, penalized nine times during that span and dealt with missed tackles. He also gave up some big completions, allowing 15. 2 yards per catch the last two seasons, per PFF .
The bulk of his career snaps have come from the slot. Preston Hodge's athletic profile Preston Hodge is a CB prospect in the 2026 draft class. He scored a 4.