#29

TJ Griffin

DB · Illinois · Jr. · #29

Returning to Illinois for 2026
This season's coverage starts August 26 — check back once kickoff hits.

TJ Griffin

DB · Illinois · Jr · #29

Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.

Career Arc

HS
Recruit
★★★
#1561 national
CFB
College
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No college data
NFL
NFL Draft
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Not drafted (yet)

How he plays

2026 Outlook

Illinois

2026 Depth chart

Projected starter

Defensive back · Illinois

Returning around him

  • 52% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
  • 3 Illinois players drafted to NFL
  • Transfer portal: -8 net (19 in / 27 out)

2026 Award watch

No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)

Illinois · Last season: 9-4 (AP #23) · Talent rank #64 · 2026 recruiting class #24

Heisman trajectory

Heisman Trajectory · 2025

Peak #11261

Final rank
#11261
Avg #11606.0
Finalist prob 0%

Peaked at #11261 this season.