Bills Draft Igbinosun: Aggressive CB with Upside

0:00On April 25th, the Buffalo Bills shook things up in the 2026 NFL Draft, trading into the second round to snaggle high-o-stay cornerback. Davison Igbenosun This six-foot-to-aggressive defender shines in man-coverage, using his length to jam receivers at the line and battle bigger targets in the air. Igbenosun brings solid experience, starting 53 college games and earning second-team All Big Ten honors last season. Over his final two years, he broke up 19 passes and picked off two interceptions each time, showing he can make plays when it counts. Fans and analysts see both sides, though. His fire leaves the 18 penalties over those two seasons, and he struggles recovering if beaten off the line. Technique-wise, he's a bit stiff, with footwork that needs polishing against elite speed. Meanwhile, he slots his depth behind Christian Benford and Max Hairston, fitting defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard's aggressive scheme. General manager Brandon Bean took heat for the second round value on a rotational piece, when other roster holes loom larger. Draft-grade lands at CC. Plus, Buffalo's secondary gets a boost, but Igbenosun's growth would decide if he climbs the dev chart quick.

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