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How 2 Jaguars' UDFAs are garnering attention in the offseason
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A pair of Jacksonville Jaguars' undrafted rookies were able to stand out during offseason programs, specifically because of their ball production and playmaking abilities in the secondary.
John Shipley of Jaguars on SI recently highlighted four UDFAs worth watching once training camp begins, and two of those players were cornerbacks Preston Hodge and Devon Marshall.
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With the Jaguars ' defensive backfield as a whole making a lot of plays during OTAs and minicamp, Shipley wrote that Hodge "was one of the several defensive backs to create those plays."
Jamal St. Cyr of News4Jax also wrote after one practice that Hodge "seems to keep finding the football."
Marshall, meanwhile, "made some plays on the ball" as well, Shipley wrote.
Both players were very stingy in coverage during their respective college careers. Marshall allowed a career completion rate of just 49% and led the nation in passes defensed in 2025.
Hodge surrendered a completion rate of only 50% last season, while coming away with three interceptions and 10 pass breakups.
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Both defensive backs seem to be thriving in Anthony Campanile's vision-based defensive scheme, which requires the defensive backs to keep their eyes on the quarterback, hopefully allowing them to quickly break on the ball, positioning themselves to make plays.
Although Hodge and Marshall are standing out, they still face an uphill battle to make the 53-man roster. Travis Hunter , Montaric Brown , Jourdan Lewis , and Jarrian Jones account for four roster spots, leaving one to two up for grabs.
Earning one of those available roster spots will likely require either Hodge or Marshall jumping Christian Braswell and/or Jabbar Muhammad on the depth chart. Braswell saw regular snaps last season, while Muhammad was excellent this spring.
The ability to contribute on special teams is one way for Hodge and Marshall to differentiate themselves, along with continuing to make plays on defense.
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: How 2 Jaguars' UDFAs are garnering attention in the offseason
