Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Noah Igbinoghene

Discover the career path of Noah Igbinoghene, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Noah Igbinoghene is an American football cornerback in the NFL. Drafted in the first round in 2020 by the Miami Dolphins after playing college football at Auburn, he has also played for the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders. He comes from an athletic family; his parents, Festus Igbinoghene and Faith Idehen, are both Olympic athletes.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2017: Freshman Year at Auburn University

In 2017, Noah Igbinoghene began his football career at Auburn University as a backup wide receiver, primarily playing on special teams. He participated in 14 games, recording 6 receptions for 24 yards and 24 kickoff returns for 571 yards.

2018: Track and Field Competitions

In 2018, Noah Igbinoghene competed in track and field, participating in the long jump and triple jump. He achieved fourth place in the triple jump at the War Eagle Invitational.

2018: Switch to Cornerback

In 2018, Noah Igbinoghene transitioned to cornerback during spring training. As a sophomore, he became a starter, tallying 50 tackles and 11 pass breakups. He had a 96-yard kickoff return for a touchdown and forced a fumble against the University of Arkansas. He also made 7 tackles against the University of Alabama and 5 tackles against Purdue University in the 2018 Music City Bowl.

2019: Played at Auburn University

Noah Igbinoghene played football for Auburn University until 2019.

2020: Declared for NFL Draft

In 2020, Noah Igbinoghene declared for the NFL draft after his junior season. That same year, he set a school bowl record with a 96-yard kickoff return for a touchdown in the Outback Bowl.

2020: Drafted by Miami Dolphins

In 2020, Noah Igbinoghene was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the first round of the NFL draft.

2020: Drafted by the Miami Dolphins and First NFL Season

In 2020, Noah Igbinoghene was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the first round (30th overall) of the NFL draft. Due to COVID-19, the preseason games were canceled. During his first season, he appeared in all 16 games, making 10 tackles, 2 passes defensed, 2 fumble recoveries, 3 special teams tackles and 4 kickoff returns for 68 yards.

2021: 2021 Season with the Miami Dolphins

In 2021, Noah Igbinoghene played in 7 games for the Miami Dolphins, recording 4 defensive tackles and 2 special teams tackles. He started in Week 6 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, making 4 tackles.

2022: 2022 Season and First Interception

In 2022, Noah Igbinoghene played in 9 games with 2 starts, collecting 10 tackles, one interception, and three passes defended. He secured his first career interception in Week 8 against the Pittsburgh Steelers and also started in Week 14 against the Buffalo Bills.

August 29, 2023: Traded to the Dallas Cowboys

On August 29, 2023, Noah Igbinoghene was traded from the Miami Dolphins to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for cornerback Kelvin Joseph. In his debut, he scored a touchdown on a blocked field goal return.

2023: Dolphins Declined Fifth-Year Option

In 2023, the Dolphins declined Noah Igbinoghene's fifth-year contract option.

March 18, 2024: Signed with the Washington Commanders

On March 18, 2024, Noah Igbinoghene signed as a free agent with the Washington Commanders. He played in all 17 regular season games, recording 55 tackles and seven pass deflections.

March 18, 2025: Re-signed with the Commanders

On March 18, 2025, Noah Igbinoghene re-signed with the Washington Commanders on a one-year contract. He recorded 35 tackles, one sack, and five passes defended.