Davison Igbinosun reveals decision on playing future
Davison Igbinosun is a two-year starter for Ohio State and a key piece from this year’s national championship team. Now, he’s ready to run it back for one final season in 2025.
Igbinosun’s decision on the 2025 season was relayed through ESPN’s Pete Thamel. A 2-time All-Big Ten honorable mention, Igbinosun began his career at Ole Miss but has started for the Buckeyes the past 2 seasons.
“I’m coming back to school to be a first-round draft pick,” he told ESPN.
Ohio State cornerback Davison Igbinosun will return to Ohio State in 2025, he told ESPN. He did not file paperwork to enter the NFL Draft, which was due today for OSU/Notre Dame players. “I’m coming back to school to be a first-round draft pick,” he told ESPN. pic.twitter.com/zs9BZylZlw
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) January 25, 2025
Igbinosun had 9 passes break-ups, 2 interceptions and a recovered fumble for the Buckeyes this year. He’ll again be a linchpin of Ohio State’s defense next year, as OSU projects to return three full-time defensive starters from the national title team.
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) January 25, 2025
Igbinosun was certainly a polarizing yet integral piece for the Buckeye defense this year. He led the team with 9 pass breakups and tied for the team lead with 2 interceptions while adding a fumble recovery, including a key interception and pass breakup vs. Penn State.
In spite of those positives, Igbinosun was one of the most penalized defensive backs in the country this year. His tendency to grab receivers, even if in a good coverage position, popped up many times throughout the season, often in crucial situations.
Hopefully, Igbinosun can cut down on the miscues with another year of development. If that happens, his goal of being a high draft pick could come to fruition, but another year with extensive penalties will undoubtedly inhibit his jump to the next level.
Along with Igbinosun, Ohio State knows that star linebacker Sonny Styles and star safety Caleb Downs will be back in the fold. That could be it in terms of returning starters for the defense as the unit looks to reload after the national title.