Draft Profile: Bio

Richard Jibunor from Athens Christian High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Jibunor joined Auburn after being heavily recruited.

In 2018 as a freshman Jibunor saw action in 5 games and played a total of 53 snaps for the Tigers. He recorded just 5 tackles, no assists, while adding 6 stops. As a pass rusher, he added 8 total pressures, which included 3 QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and 3 sacks on the season.

After season's end Jibunor transferred to Troy where as a sophomore for the Trojans in 2020 Jibunor played 11 games and took part in 443 snaps for the Trojans. He recorded 18 tackles, 10 assists, while adding 15 stops. In coverage Jibunor made no pass breakups, no interceptions, and an impressive QB rating when targetted of 64.6. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 31 total pressures, and 22 QB hurries, 4 QB hits, and a solid 5 sacks during the year.

In 2021 as a junior Jibunor played in 11 games and contributed on 410 snaps. He recorded 25 tackles, 8 assists while making 21 stops. As a pass rusher, he produced 35 total pressures, which included 23 QB hurries, 4 QB hits, and an excellent 8 sacks on the year.

In 2022 as a senior Jibunor logged playing time in 13 games and logged a total of 565 snaps for the Trojans. He also added 18 tackles, 8 assists, and 22 stops. While in coverage Jibunor made no pass breakups, no interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 91.1. As a pass rusher, he tallied 29 total pressures, which included 15 QB hurries, 4 QB hits, and an excellent 10 sacks on the season.