Top Returning Defensive Backs Looking For Big 2026 Seasons

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Football season is officially underway, and we take a look today at the top returning interception leaders in Indiana as we head into the 2026 season. These four players are must-know names as they enter the fall season, and big things are expected of them.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2343796"],"_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-6a8c2ebddfa69"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2343796' first='Ledger' last='Shaffer'] is a very impressive player to me for his ball skills, athleticism and leaping ability. Shaffer is very good at high-pointing the ball and not body catching, snatching the ball well with his hands and making acrobatic interceptions. He added 747 yards receiving last year, but his impact was mostly felt on defense, where as a safety prospect he finished the year off with seven interceptions. I love his overall impact on his high school team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1955247"],"_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-6a8c2ebddfaaf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1955247' first='Quentavious' last='Fly'] is a strong two-way prospect and college coaches have taken note, as he has earned an offer from Penn State. The Class of 2028 prospect has very high upside with ability to high-point the ball and win one-on-one battles. Primarily a receiver, Fly added six interceptions on defense on top of 738 yards receiving and 462 rushing. He makes a huge impact for Phalen Leadership, and expect him to have a big junior year ahead.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1881539"],"_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-6a8c2ebddfad8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1881539' first='Karsen' last='Jackson'] led all rising sophomores in the Class of 2029 in interceptions with five. He makes a big impact all over the field for Logansport. A strong tackler with great pursuit skills and a nose for the ball, Jackson gives great pursuit and chase, has very good instincts,, great change-of-direction on offense and knows how to score with the ball in his hands. He will be one of the top '29 prospects in Indiana to know and monitor heading into the upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1893441"],"_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-6a8c2ebddfafc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1893441' first='Drake' last='Coellner'] had just four interceptions last season, but we expect that number to go up considerably as he enters his all-important junior year. Coellner is a high-impact player for the Greyhounds, with great closing speed v. the run and strong ball skills to break up passes and be very disruptive. Strong special teamer as a kickoff returner and very hard hitter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->