Player Spotlight Q&A with Linkoln Grabner 2027 Safety | Carroll HS (IN) #6 | 6’2” 205 | 4.698 laser 40 @ 16y | 3.5 GPA Verbal commit to Indiana St on a full scholarship. What’s a moment from last season that stands out to you? I had a 70 yard pick six against Homestead How would you describe your style of play? I take pride in being a physical, instinctive, and versatile defender who can impact the game in multiple ways. My game is built on range, able to stop the run or defend the pass, football IQ, physicality, and leadership in the secondary. What was the highlight of the 2025 season? Winning Regionals against a previously unbeaten Penn HS team and then playing for Semi-State against Westfield. Other than your own, which stadium do you enjoy playing in the most? Penn HS’s Everwise Freed Field at Regionals. Having a huge crowd that traveled from Fort Wayne, helped quite a bit. Which road stadium is the toughest to play in? Center Grove’s Ray Skillman Stadium Best advice you’ve received about playing your position ? Who gave it to you? The best advice I’ve received is to focus on doing your job every play and trust the preparation that you have put in. From Kendrick Mullin who I train with. What would it mean to play in the North vs. South All-Star game? It would mean the world to me! It would give me the opportunity to showcase my skills against other top football athletes from the state. What's the best part of being a student-athlete at your school? Playing on Friday nights and having the backing of our community in a packed stadium! Favorite part of practice? Being with my teammates and sharpening our skills to better ourselves as a team! Has the transfer portal made recruiting tougher for high school players? I believe so, but not honestly sure since the portal has been in place since my recruiting process has started. Favorite sports movie or show? Disney movie called “Safety” If you could sit down with any athlete for an hour, who would it be? Dillon Thieneman rookie safety for the Chicago Bears