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Preston Hodge

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Preston Hodge
No. 26  Jacksonville Jaguars
PositionCornerback
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (2002-09-18) September 18, 2002 (age 23)[1]
DeSoto, Texas, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight197 lb (89 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

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

College career

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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

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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

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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

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span Wingspan 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 10+58 in
(1.79 m)
197 lb
(89 kg)
30+58 in
(0.78 m)
8+34 in
(0.22 m)
6 ft 3 in
(1.91 m)
4.59 s 1.62 s 2.64 s 4.27 s 32.0 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

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  1. ^ a b @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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