Ohio State football adds Mississippi transfer CB Davison Igbinosun

On Jan 31, 2023

Oct 22, 2022; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers wide receiver Kyren Lacy (2) is tackled by Mississippi Rebels cornerback Davison Igbinosun (20) during the first half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Ohio State received a commitment on Tuesday from cornerback Davison Igbinosun, who broke out as a freshman at Mississippi last fall and was considered the top remaining available transfer at his position.

Igbinosun, who announced on Instagram he had committed to the Buckeyes, visited the school on Saturday two weeks after entering the transfer portal. He had also been weighing offers from Michigan, Tennessee and UCLA.

The deadline for players to put their names in the portal and receive immediate eligibility for next season was on Jan. 18.

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Named a freshman All-American by College Football News, Igbinosun started 10 games for the Rebels in 2022 and broke up five passes, along with 37 tackles.

Dec 28, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA;Texas Tech Red Raiders wide receiver Jerand Bradley (9) is tackled by Mississippi Rebels cornerback Davison Igbinosun (20) in the first half in the 2022 Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

The native of Union, New Jersey, was ranked as the No. 162 overall prospect and No. 21 cornerback in the 2022 recruiting class.

Igbinosun provides a boost for the Buckeyes at a position that has been thin on depth in recent seasons. Prior to his commitment, the Buckeyes projected to have only six scholarship cornerbacks for a second straight season.