A defensive back with long arms and the ball skills of a receiver, Grant Whitcomb Grant Whitcomb 6'0" | 165 lbs | DB/WR Bishop Heelan | 2027 State IA is one of the best corners Iowa and Class 3A have to offer. Tying for the second-most interceptions in 3A with six and adding a pick-six, Whitcomb was key in Bishop Heelan’s run to the runner up finish at state. Playing on offense, too, Whitcomb led the Crusaders in receiving yards after grabbing 24 passes for 572 yards and five scores.

Able to play man and zone coverage with instincts on when to break on the ball — plus the burst to do so and grab the aforementioned six interceptions — Whitcomb plays the position with natural feel paired with his athleticism and ability to haul in the ball. Adding 17.5 tackles, he’s solid in run support and has the ability to tackle receivers in the open field.

A defensive back with long arms and the ball skills of a receiver, Grant Whitcomb Grant Whitcomb 6'0" | 165 lbs | DB/WR Bishop Heelan | 2027 State IA is one of the best corners Iowa and Class 3A have to offer. Tying for the second-most interceptions in 3A with six and adding a pick-six, Whitcomb was key in Bishop Heelan’s run to the runner up finish at state. Playing on offense, too, Whitcomb led the Crusaders in receiving yards after grabbing 24 passes for 572 yards and five scores.

Able to play man and zone coverage with instincts on when to break on the ball — plus the burst to do so and grab the aforementioned six interceptions — Whitcomb plays the position with natural feel paired with his athleticism and ability to haul in the ball. Adding 17.5 tackles, he’s solid in run support and has the ability to tackle receivers in the open field.