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Michael Igbinoghene

Defensive Back

2025 Class

5'11" Height

170 Weight

Hewitt-Trussville School

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Michael Igbinoghene is a 5'11" Defensive Back in the 2025 class. Igbinoghene attends Hewitt-Trussville in Alabama. Igbinoghene's Player Profile was created on April 30, 2023. Subscribe to Prep Redzone to see where Michael Igbinoghene is ranked and what our scouts have written about them.

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Connor Jackson

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Michael Igbinoghene Michael Igbinoghene 5'11" | 170 lbs | DB Hewitt-Trussville | 2025 State AL is in a league of his own when it comes to speed. He has run 10.75 in the 100M, making him one of the speedier football players in the state. His measurements vary, but he likely falls in the 5’9-5’10 range. He is well-built for his frame, sporting plenty of muscle. He thumps pretty well and quickly closes space to the football, connecting with plenty of downhill momentum. He is a candidate to slide inside and play as a nickel, where he can chase after the ball more consistently and defend against the run. However, if he does stick on the outside, his speed will allow him to stick with WRs and have a chance to make a play on the football. The only knock on his game is his size. If he were 6’0, he would be a blue chipper. Regardless, he should get a crack at the FBS level, and he still has a P4 grade from me. He reminds me slightly of former Auburn DB Javaris Davis.

2 years ago

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CJ Marable

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Michael Igbinoghene Michael Igbinoghene 5'11" | 170 lbs | DB Hewitt-Trussville | 2025 State AL is a physical safety with a knack for making big hits. He has a strong instinct for finding the ball and making tackles. Igbinoghene is also an excellent blitzer, with the ability to time his rushes perfectly and get to the quarterback quickly. His size and strength allow him to take on blockers and make plays in the box, and his range and ball skills make him a threat to make plays on the ball in coverage. With his physicality and instincts, Igbinoghene is a top prospect at the safety position.

2 years ago

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CJ Marable

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Michael Igbinoghene Michael Igbinoghene 5'11" | 170 lbs | DB Hewitt-Trussville | 2025 State AL has excellent size and speed for a high school DB. He has a strong understanding of route concepts and is able to read quarterback’s eyes effectively. He has good ball skills, often making plays on the ball in the air. His physicality and aggressiveness make him an effective run defender. With continued development in his technique and footwork, Igbinoghene has the potential to become a shutdown corner at the collegiate level. His physicality and aggressiveness will make him an effective contributor in run support as well. Overall, he has the potential to be a game-changer for any program that is able to develop his skills further.

2 years ago

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Cooper Morreale

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Michael Igbinoghene Michael Igbinoghene 5'11" | 170 lbs | DB Hewitt-Trussville | 2025 State AL is a highly athletic defensive back that really blew up after his productive sophomore season at Hewitt-Trussville. Igbinoghene has some exceptional coverage skills and remarkable speed- his ability to stay with receivers and effectively blanket them in coverage makes him a valuable asset in the secondary. Igbinoghene’s agility and quickness allow him to mirror opposing wideouts, making it difficult for them to create separation and that paired with his speed makes him an all around threat- he can cover ground rapidly, close in on the ball carrier, and make tackles, break up passes, and get interceptions. Igbinoghene’s ability to fly around the field to make plays showcases his range and playmaking ability, and as a sophomore he showed that he has a ton of it. Recently, Igbinoghene has picked up offers from Arkansas, UCF, and Florida State.

3 years ago

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Cooper Morreale

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Michael Igbinoghene Michael Igbinoghene 5'11" | 170 lbs | DB Hewitt-Trussville | 2025 State AL is a super talented DB prospect that made a ton of huge plays in the secondary last fall for Hewitt Trussville. Brother of former Auburn Tiger and current Miami Dolphin, Noah Igbinoghene, Michael plays with a lot of the same skills. Igbinoghene is lighting fast, his speed and ability to cover WRs and track the ball is really next to none- he’s always going to find a way to make plays on the ball. In addition to that, he doesn’t shy away from contact and can get around the field to make tackles effeciently. Igbinoghene has a really great skill set already, and were going to have to keep track of him heading into this fall! He currently lists offers from Florida State, Arkansas, Marshall.