Buffalo Bills rookie CB Davison Igbinosun looks to carve out role in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Buffalo Bills rookie cornerback Davison Igbinosun, drafted in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft, aims to secure a position on the team this season. Igbinosun's potential adds depth to a cornerback group that faced challenges last year. Following the firing of head coach Sean McDermott, the Bills are reshaping their defense under new coordinator Jim Leonhard. Igbinosun was a key performer at Ohio State, earning First-Team All-Big Ten honors in 2025. The Bills indicated that the pick is aimed at increasing depth, particularly in light of injuries affecting incumbents like Maxwell Hairston.
- •Igbinosun was selected 62nd overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.
- •He's 6'2”, 193 pounds and ran a 4.45-second 40-yard dash at the Combine.
- •The Bills had significant needs on defense after a playoff-qualifying season.
- •Igbinosun participated fully in the offseason workouts.
- •The team aims to bolster their secondary ahead of the 2026 season.
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — What role will Buffalo Bills rookie CB Davison Igbinosun play in 2026?
"Is this second-round pick a depth addition or someone who will compete for starter’s reps this season?
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