Delaware freshman safety Dillon Griffith brings local pedigree and ball-hawk instincts
In the 2026 season, Dillon Griffith enters Delaware as a freshman safety with a standout high school résumé: a four-year starter, three-time captain, and Appoquinimink’s career interception leader with 17 picks. He also posted 189 career tackles and 16 touchdowns, hinting at real two-way playmaking juice and a fearless, high-motor style. The big sell: he arrives from Newark with leadership, versatility, and proven takeaways, which makes him an intriguing developmental fit for a defense that values intensity and football IQ.
