Preston Hodge

Preston Hodge
No. 26 – Jacksonville Jaguars
PositionCornerback
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (2002-09-18) September 18, 2002[1]
DeSoto, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High schoolWaxahachie (Waxahachie, Texas)
College
NFL draft2026: undrafted
Career history
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Preston Hodge (born September 18, 2002)[1] is an American professional football cornerback for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Navarro College, Liberty and Colorado.

Early life

Hodge attended Waxahachie High School in Waxahachie, Texas, and committed to play college football for Navarro College.[2]

College career

During his one season at Navarro in 2021, Hodge recorded 32 tackles with three going for a loss, three pass deflections, and two interceptions in 10 games.[3]

Liberty

Hodge transferred to play for the Liberty Flames.[4] In 2022, he posted 12 tackles.[5] In 2023, Hodge made ten starts, totaling 48 tackles with three being for a loss, eight pass deflections, and two interceptions. After the conclusion of the season he entered the NCAA transfer portal.[6]

Colorado

Hodge transferred to play for the Colorado Buffaloes.[7] In 2024, he recorded 33 tackles, seven pass deflections, and two interceptions in nine starts.[8] Hodge returned to the Buffaloes for the 2025 season after the NCAA granted a waiver to former junior college players for an extra year of eligibility for the 2025 season.[9] In week 9 of the 2025 season, he posted five pass deflections in a loss to Utah.[10] Hodge finished the 2025 season with 41 tackles, 13 pass deflections, and an interception.[11]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
5 ft 10+5⁄8 in
(1.79 m)		197 lb
(89 kg)		30+5⁄8 in
(0.78 m)		8+3⁄4 in
(0.22 m)		6 ft 3 in
(1.91 m)		4.59 s1.62 s2.64 s4.27 s32.0 in
(0.81 m)		10 ft 0 in
(3.05 m)		14 reps
All values from Pro Day[12]

On April 26, 2026, Hodge signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent.[13]

References

  1. 1 2 @nolimitp3_ (September 18, 2023). "Blessed to see 21🤞🏽#GodIsGood" (Tweet). Retrieved January 20, 2026 – via X (formerly Twitter).
  2. ↑ Howell, Brian (August 16, 2025). "CU Buffs' Preston Hodge grateful for unexpected opportunity". Daily Camera. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Preston Hodge - Football". University of Colorado Athletics. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  4. ↑ Hauser, Jeff (June 16, 2025). "Colorado CB Preston Hodge Makes Personal Announcement Before Upcoming Season". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  5. ↑ Howell, Brian (January 10, 2025). "Football: Preston Hodge to remain with CU Buffs for 2025 season". Daily Camera. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  6. ↑ Howell, Brian (December 16, 2023). "Football recruiting: Former Liberty DB Preston Hodge commits to CU Buffs". Daily Camera. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  7. ↑ Howell, Brian (August 1, 2024). "Newcomers Preston Hodge, DJ McKinney bolster CU Buffs secondary". The Denver Post. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  8. ↑ Howell, Brian (July 4, 2025). "Football: Several former JUCO players aiming to make impact for CU Buffs in 2025". The Denver Post. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  9. ↑ King, Tyler (August 25, 2025). "Why Colorado is grateful for Preston Hodge's extra year: 'He's what college football is about'". The Denver Gazette. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  10. ↑ Howell, Brian (October 28, 2025). "Amid disastrous loss, CU Buffs' Preston Hodge found individual success". Daily Camera. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  11. ↑ Gorski, Thomas (January 2026). "Best NFL Draft Fits For Colorado Cornerback Preston Hodge". Colorado Buffaloes On SI. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Preston Hodge College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Roster Moves: Jaguars Agree to Terms With 18 Undrafted Free Agents". Jaguars.com. April 26, 2026. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
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