Desmond Igbinosun brings NFL-sized toughness and run support to Rutgers
In the 2024 season, Desmond Igbinosun was a high-volume, physical Rutgers safety/DB who started 8 games and finished with 54 tackles, giving the Scarlet Knights a sturdy, downhill presence on the back end. Across his Rutgers career, he logged 186 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 7 pass breakups, 2 forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery, with a reputation for urgency and contact-heavy play that translates well to special teams and sub-package defense. The caveat: he went undrafted in 2025 and has been chasing an NFL roster spot, but if a team wants a tone-setter who hits like he means it, he’s the kind of defender that wakes up a room.
