Why ‘IGB’ has the tools to succeed and “passed all the tests”
The addition of Igbinosun also gives the Bills a unique flavor of defensive back they’ve searched for: a tall, fast and physical corner.
At 6-foot-2, 191 pounds, The Athletic’s Dane Brugler described ‘IGB’ as a player with “speed and competitive edge that NFL coaches covet in press-man schemes.” He ran a 4.45 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine and has a 78 ⅝ wing span.
“The best thing he does is press,” Beane said.
The Bills did extensive work on Igbinosun and loved what they learned, giving them the confidence to trade up into the late second round to take him.
Beane went to Ohio State’s Pro Day in late March to scout several prospects, ‘IGB’ being one of them. A natural press-man technician, Beane wanted to see how the Second-Team All-Big Ten Conference player handled snaps when not in press coverage.
“He checked the box,” Beane stated. “The multitude of people that I talked to there just raved about his football character, his competitiveness, his love of ball. Great teammate.”
Buffalo also brought Igbinosun in on a visit during the pre-draft process where he reunited with former Buckeye teammate Jordan Hancock.
“[Hancock] is close with him and raved about him,” Beane shared.
Igbinosun also improved on one of the major concerns on his scouting report from 2024 to 2025. He went from 16 penalties in 2024 to 2025.
“Very aware, football smart, young man, football savvy,” the Bills GM said. “He passed all the tests for us.”