Ohio State Buckeye earns Player of the Week for performance against Penn State

The Ohio State Buckeyesled by a solid defensive effort, were able to the Penn State Nittany Lions on the road in week 10, 20-13.

One of the key contributors to the defensive performance was veteran cornerback Davison Igbinosun, who was recently named Bronko Nagurksi National Defensive Player of The Week.

The former Ole Miss standout allowed three receptions on five targets for a total of 42 yards, giving him a season-high PFF coverage ratio of 76.5. Igbinosun was also responsible for the touchdown-saving interception late in the second quarter that preserved the Buckeyes’ 14-10 lead at halftime.

While the defense has struggled at times this season, the junior cornerback has allowed a 56.3 completion percentage when targeted this season, according to PFF. With big names on the roster, Igbinosun often gets lost in the fray. However, the recent game against Penn State has caught the attention of many NFL Draft Analysts.

Both Igbinosun and fellow cornerback Denzel Burke are recognized as two prospects for the 2025 NFL Draft. Burke is expected to be a late day one and early day two pick, while Igbinosun could fall on day three. However, there is still a chance the former College Football News freshman All-American could remain in Columbus for another season to improve his draft stock.

The Buckeyes will need Igbinosun to continue his electric play for the rest of the season, as Ohio State will play the final two games of the regular season against Indiana and Michigan.