JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Tuesday presented the biggest stage yet for each of the Jacksonville Jaguars' rookies, but it was an especially important day for a specific few. The Jaguars' undrafted free agent group will have to earn everything over the next weeks and months of practice, fighting for spots somewhere on the depth chart, active roster and practice squad. Several of these undrafted free agents made a statement at the first OTA practice on Tuesday, giving them some much-needed momentum moving forward. We break down the three undrafted names who stood out below: Preston Hodge Oct 19, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffalos cornerback Preston Hodge (24) against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesAnytime a player is able to force a takeaway in practice, it is a big deal. The Jaguars' defensive staff stressed taking the ball away in every single thing they did a year ago, and it resulted in the unit being amongst the best in the entire NFL at it. That starts in practice for Anthony Campanile's unit, which means any player who is able to get his hands on the football deserves some praise -- including undrafted cornerback Preston Hodge. The Jaguars' secondary recorded two interceptions against the Jaguars' quarterbacks on Tuesday, with Hodge accounting for the second one. Hodge showed good awareness and made a nice play on the pass, displaying the ball skills and ability to play routes that could have him compete for a spot on the roster. Hodge was one of the nation's most productive cornerbacks last season as his 14 passes defensed in 2025 were tied for second most in the nation. He has shown a knack for getting his hands on the football, and this very well could provide him with his best chance to push for the No. 6 cornerback position. Christian Braswell seems to have the No. 5 spot, but more plays like the one Hodge made on Tuesday can only help his case to be a part of the secodary moving forward. J'Mari Taylor Jacksonville Jaguars running back J'Mari Taylor (30) hits a blocking pad during rookie minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Saturday, May 9, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. Today was the second of a three day camp concluding Sunday. | Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesThe Jaguars' running back room is wide-open for a reason. There are snaps to be won inside the Jaguars' backfield, rookie running back J'Mari Taylor certainly has the talent to make an impression sooner rather than later. Taylor, who impressed in rookie minicamp, once again was one of the standout members of the backfield on Tuesday, which was more impressive considering he was joined by four veterans. Taylor showed good burst and ability to find cutback lanes during Tuesday's practice, and it is clear that he is able to give the Jaguars a different running style and element of explosiveness. It is not easy to evaluate running backs in this kind of setting, but Taylor stood out more than veteran backup running backs DeeJay Dallas and Ameer Abdullah. Taylor is set to battle with both of them for the No. 4 running back job, a battle that will likely take place over the course of the preseason. "I think Ameer [Abdullah], bringing him in, DeeJay [Dallas] and that whole room. I'm excited to see Taylor [RB J’Mari Taylor] as well and see that whole room," Jaguars head coach Liam Coen said on Tuesday after practice. "What that looks like, I think some of those guys will play in preseason games and be able to provide some of that opportunity because it's so hard to evaluate a running back until you're playing tackle football..”