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Film Room: 2026 Chicago Defensive Backs

Film Room: 2026 Chicago Defensive Backs
Scott Burgess
Scott Burgess April 30, 2025 @ 09:00 AM
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Kendall Griffin
Kendall Griffin 5'11" | 165 lbs | DB | 2026
IL
James Franklin
James Franklin 5'11" | 160 lbs | DB | 2026
IL
Devon Armstrong
Devon Armstrong 6'1" | 175 lbs | DB | 2026
IL
Tommy Thies
Tommy Thies 6'0" | 190 lbs | DB | 2026
IL
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>During the offseason we will be breaking down the film of all the top prospects from across the state ahead of our massive 2026 rankings update in the upcoming months!&nbsp; Here is a look at some of the defensive backs in the 2026 class in <strong>Film Room: 2026 Chicago Defensive Backs!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["279386"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6806f2ab0bf6a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This is a strong safety that is committed to Miami (OH).&nbsp; The 6'0" 190 pound defensive back has a strong frame and absolutely flies to the ball where he hits hard.&nbsp; Both in the run and pass game.&nbsp; Separator on the back end.&nbsp; Instinctual player that has good hands in the middle of the field.&nbsp; Very physical in the run game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1585282"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6806f2ab0c078"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Griffin is a 5'11" corner that has very good footwork and makes plays on the ball in the air.&nbsp; Consistently bats down passes and can make game changing interceptions. Positions himself well and hits really hard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["401604"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6806f2ab0c15b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Armstrong is a long 6'1" 175 pound defensive back that can play some free safety and slot corner.&nbsp; High points the ball down field knocking it down. Attacks ball carriers and wraps up well in space.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Gavin Conjar","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"190","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2495","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Mt. Carmel","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6806f2ab0c33a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Congar is a strong and stocky strong safety that hits really hard. Plays physical, flies to the ball, and is an excellent tackler.&nbsp; More of a player going forward than in coverage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Govanni Harris","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"170","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2495","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Prosser","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6806f2ab0c4ff"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Harris is a 5'11" corner from Prosser that has good length and fluid hips.&nbsp; Runs with receiver downfield in man coverage. Takes good angles. Forces fumbles and recovers them as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1400840"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6806f2ab0c5d5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Franklin is a safety at 5'11" who shows good awareness and makes quick decisions. Sound footwork, change of direction, and comes up in run game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Deveon Webb","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"180","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2495","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Perspectives","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6806f2ab0c784"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Webb is a sleeper free safety that has solid instincts and gets interceptions as a centerfielder. Wraps up as a tackler.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

During the offseason we will be breaking down the film of all the top prospects from across the state ahead of our massive 2026 rankings update in the upcoming months!  Here is a look at some of the defensive backs in the 2026 class in Film Room: 2026 Chicago Defensive Backs!

Miami (OH)
Tommy Thies

Tommy Thies

IL
DB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 190
POS DB
CLASS 2026
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Thies DB
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2026
Height
6'0"
Weight
190
HS
Fenwick
|
IL
Film Room: 2026 Chicago Defensive Backs
This is a strong safety that is committed to Miami (OH).  The 6’0″ 190 pound defensive back has...
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Kendall Griffin

Kendall Griffin

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DB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 165
POS DB
CLASS 2026
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Kendall
Griffin DB
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
Weight
165
HS
Morgan Park
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IL
Film Room: 2026 Chicago Defensive Backs
Griffin is a 5’11” corner that has very good footwork and makes plays on the ball in the...
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Kendall Griffin

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School: Morgan Park
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Devon Armstrong

Devon Armstrong

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DB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 175
POS DB
CLASS 2026
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Devon
Armstrong DB
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
Weight
175
HS
Kenwood
|
IL
Film Room: 2026 Chicago Defensive Backs
Armstrong is a long 6’1″ 175 pound defensive back that can play some free safety and slot corner. ...
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School: Kenwood
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Gavin Conjar

Gavin Conjar

HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 190
POS DB
CLASS 2026

Gavin Conjar

School: Mt. Carmel
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Govanni Harris

Govanni Harris

HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 170
POS DB
CLASS 2026

Govanni Harris

School: Prosser
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James Franklin

James Franklin

IL
DB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 160
POS DB
CLASS 2026
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James
Franklin DB
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2026
Height
5'11"
Weight
160
HS
St. Rita
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Film Room: 2026 Chicago Defensive Backs
Franklin is a safety at 5’11” who shows good awareness and makes quick decisions. Sound footwork, change of...
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School: St. Rita
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Deveon Webb

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HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 180
POS DB
CLASS 2026

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