Former Track and Field Star Debuting for Dallas Cowboys Jumps to a New Career High After New York Giants Game

The NFL match on Sunday was beyond exciting! It was a thrilling display of skill and athleticism since the Kansas City Chiefs versus Detroit Lions match on September 7, 2023. The NFL season began with the defending Super Bowl Champion facing off against the Lions, who ultimately triumphed with a one-point lead. In the match on Sunday, a former track and field star stole the show completely.

The Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants squared off in a highly anticipated matchup on Sunday. The fans wanted to see how the Giants’ $160 million quarterback, Daniel Jones, fared against the Cowboys’ formidable defense. To everyone’s surprise and the Giants’ shock, the Cowboys’ cornerback Noah Igbinoghene emerged as the absolute star on the field with an exceptional touchdown.

Noah Igbinoghene puts track and field training to good use

Noah Igbinoghene made the Cowboys’ owner, Jerry Jones, the happiest man with his performance in the debut match for the team. It was the cornerback’s first NFL touchdown with assistance from fellow teammate Juanyeh Thomas. The Dallas safety blocked the Giants’ attempt at a 45-yard field goal. From there, Thomas passed the ball to Igbinoghene, who ran 58 yards to the end zone. As he raced for the touchdown, the crowds gathered at the MetLife Stadium got a glimpse of his superior speed.

Amidst conjectures regarding his speed, Travis Miller, the NBC Sports director of social media, gave a valid explanation in an X post, saying, “That’s former high school 50′ triple jumper and sprinter Noah Igbinoghene returning a blocked field goal for a touchdown on Sunday Night Football!” This reminded the world of Noah Igbinoghene’s past connection with the track and field world.

Noah Igbinoghene’s parents were both track and field athletes and even competed in the Olympic Games. Naturally, his first induction into sports was through track and field, but he always had one foot on the football field. As a high school athlete for the Hewitt-Trussville High School in Alabama, he won many state championships in sprinting. He also won eight combined Alabama High School Athletic Association titles in long jumps and triple jumps.

Noah Igbinoghene played for his high school football team as a wide receiver and carried on that play when he went to college at Auburn University. In his sophomore year, he turned into a cornerback, in which role he earned many victories for the university. In the meantime, he also competed in the track and field events but his main goal was to secure a position in the league.

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Noah Igbinoghene’s 2020 NFL Draft

The Miami Dolphins scooped up Noah Igbinoghene in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. He entered the league as the youngest player, but the pandemic cut his offseason short. All of the preseason games were also called off, which gave the 20-year-old the opportunity to show his talent later on in the season.

He successfully covered Stefon Diggs in the match against the Buffalo Bills, facilitating eight receptions and one touchdown. After three years with the Dolphins, where he saw many ups and downs, Igbinoghene finally moved to the Dallas Cowboys on August 29.

The Cowboys traded Igbinoghene with Kelvin Joseph to seal the deal. Jerry Jones was convinced that he would be a perfect fit for the team, and it seems he was right. His incredible play on Sunday has solidified his position in his new team and also motivated him for the upcoming matches.

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