Bills selection of traits-based CB Davison Igbinosun ignites roster questions

TL;DR

The Buffalo Bills selected cornerback Davison Igbinosun from Ohio State, raising questions about their roster strategy. Igbinosun is a press-man corner known for his size and athleticism but has a history of penalties.

Key points

Buffalo Bills selected Davison Igbinosun from Ohio State.
Igbinosun is a press-man cornerback with elite size and athleticism.
Concerns include his tendency to commit penalties during games.

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COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 22: Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Davison Igbinosun (1) walks onto the field before the game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the Ohio State Buckeyes on November 22, 2025, at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, OH. (Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Buffalo Bills have a new type at the cornerback spot. The team landed a height/weight/speed athlete in outside cornerback Davison Igbinosun out of Ohio State. It was a bit of a shock to see the Bills going with an outside-only cornerback after 2025 investment in Maxwell Hairston in the first round and a long-term extension for cornerstone piece Christian Benford. But let’s talk about what Igbinosun brings that made the Bills feel it necessary to trade up for him in 2026. Igbinosun is a press-man cornerback who has elite size and athleticism combination. He brings a lot of nasty to the position and he’s never afraid to put his hands on opposing wideouts. There’s no doubt he has the plus size and will use every bit of it to help him win whether that be stacking up receivers or knocking them off the spot. Igbinosun is also an aggressive run defender which matches how he plays in coverage. The concern for Igbinosun is how handsy he is. He racked up a lot of penalties in his career and needs to learn when to take his hands off and trust what he is as a 4.45 athlete with excellent length to affect a play without needing to grab quite as much. The key component that will help him is getting his head turned around in coverage — an aspect that will help keep his hands clean and allow the penalties to shrink. There’s potential here especially since press-man corners with his ability don’t grow on trees. Another layer to the pick is… what’s the deal with the cornerback room? That will be a question now and moving forward that many Bills fans should be asking. Igbinosun is an outside only cornerback and has no slot versatility. Igbinosun is talented, but there are more questions than answers.

Q&A

What traits make Davison Igbinosun a unique cornerback for the Bills?

Davison Igbinosun is known for his elite size and athleticism, excelling as a press-man cornerback with aggressive run defense.

How does Davison Igbinosun's selection impact the Bills' cornerback roster?

Igbinosun's selection raises questions about the Bills' cornerback depth, especially considering their previous investment in Maxwell Hairston and extension for Christian Benford.

What are the concerns regarding Davison Igbinosun's playing style?

Igbinosun has a tendency to be overly physical, resulting in penalties, and needs to improve his technique to reduce these infractions.