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PFF names Preston Hodge the highest-graded returning Big 12 cornerback

Pro Football Focus is a fan of Preston Hodge

We already know that Colorado’s offseason transfer portal haul was quite impressive, but if Pro Football Focus grades are worth valuing highly, the Buffs are in for a big season. PFF College released a list of the highest-graded returning cornerbacks in the Big 12, and Colorado newcomer Preston Hodge topped the pack.

Hodge had an incredible junior season for the Liberty Flames in 2023, deflecting away eight passes while snagging two interceptions. Those stats helped him achieve a 90.0 grade from PFF. That score topped other Big 12 stars such as Wester Virginia’s Ayden Garnes, Arizona’s Tacario Davis and Kansas’ duo of Mello Dotson and Cobee Bryant.

Hodge appears in line for a starting spot on the outside and will likely team up with Travis Hunter and DJ McKinney to give CU a dynamic nickel package. Fans should be excited about what this trio of corners can bring.

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Liberty Transfer CB set to visit Texas A&M this weekend

It has been reported that former Liberty CB Preston Hodge will visit Texas A&M this weekend.

Texas A&M and new head coach Mike Elko will host several players from the transfer portal this weekend, including three players from Oregon State (cornerback Jermod McCoy, safety Akili Arnold, and linebacker Easton Mascarenas-Arnold), and now, former Liberty cornerback Preston Hodge will reportedly join for an official campus visit. The news was first reported by AggiesToday, and confirmed by Rivals’ Adam Gorney.

Focusing on building depth in the secondary, Elko has already secured a commitment from former Kansas State CB Will Lee Jr., who is essentially a plug-and-play cornerback heading into the 2024 season.

Needing more starting-caliber production to pair with Lee, Hodge, a Texas native, produced 48 tackles and two interceptions during his 2023 sophomore season, and stands at 5’11” and nearly 200 pounds.

While some still helmet scout, production is production, and the last thing the Aggies need is more inexperience and lack of size at one of the more vital positions on the field. Elko and his staff must secure commitments from at least two or three more defensive packs to feel safe heading into spring.

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