D.J. Ivey

A seventh-round draft pick of the Bengals in 2023, Ivey has contributed as a core special teamer and reserve defensive back through three seasons ... He sustained a knee injury late in his rookie campaign, but returned to action early in the 2024 season and has played in 28 straight games ... In 36 total contests, he has 13 tackles and six PDs defensively, along with 11 tackles and a fumble recovery on special teams ... Earned a roster spot coming out of his rookie training camp, as he impressed coaches in practices and led the Bengals with three PDs during the 2023 preseason ... Played in 58 games over five-year collegiate career (2018-22) at the University of Miami (Fla.).

A seventh-round draft pick of the Bengals in 2023, Ivey has contributed as a core special teamer and reserve defensive back through three seasons ... He sustained a knee injury late in his rookie campaign, but returned to action early in the 2024 season and has played in 28 straight games ... In 36 total contests, he has 13 tackles and six PDs defensively, along with 11 tackles and a fumble recovery on special teams ... Earned a roster spot coming out of his rookie training camp, as he impressed coaches in practices and led the Bengals with three PDs during the 2023 preseason ... Played in 58 games over five-year collegiate career (2018-22) at the University of Miami (Fla.).

Career transactions: Selected by Cincinnati in seventh round of 2023 NFL Draft (246th overall) ... Signed by Bengals on 5-12-23.

Pro career:

2023—Played in eight games as a rookie ... Inactive for six contests (Games 1-4 and Games 7-8) ... Spent final three games on Reserve/Injured list after suffering season-ending knee injury in Game 14 vs. Minnesota ... Recorded one defensive tackle and one PD, along with two tackles and a FR on special teams ... Lined up for 21 defensive snaps and 113 special teams snaps ... Awarded a game ball from head coach Zac Taylor following Dec. 10 game vs. Indianapolis, when he broke up a pass in the second quarter, recorded an assisted defensive tackle, and recovered a muffed punt in the fourth quarter that set up a Bengals FG drive.

2024—Played in 11 games ... Spent first six games on Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list while finishing recovery from knee injury ... Recorded three solo tackles and two PDs on defense, and one tackle on special teams ... Made season debut on Oct. 20 at Cleveland, lining up for four defensive snaps and 13 special teams snaps ... Had two defensive tackles on Dec. 9 at Dallas, including third-down stop in Cincinnati territory in first quarter ... Deflected a pass that led to S Geno Stone's INT in fourth quarter on Dec. 22 vs. Cleveland ... Registered a PD and special teams tackle on Jan. 4 at Pittsburgh; broke up deep pass intended for WR George Pickens on third down to force Steelers punt.

2025—Played in all 17 games, lining up for 115 defensive snaps and 273 special teams snaps ... Totaled nine tackles and three PDs defensively, and eight tackles on special teams ... On Oct. 16 vs. Pittsburgh, knocked down Steelers Hail Mary attempt as time expired to seal win ... Had one defensive tackle and one ST stop on Nov. 27 at Baltimore ... Entered Dec. 21 contest at Miami in fourth quarter of decisive Bengals win and registered career-high four tackles and a PD ... Had one defensive tackle, one PD and one ST stop on Dec. 28 vs. Arizona ... Posted two tackles in season finale on Jan. 4 vs. Cleveland.

College: Spent five seasons (2018-22) at Miami (Fla.) ... Played in 58 games with 32 starts, and recorded 127 tackles, four TFLs, one sack, six INTs, 17 PDs and two FFs ... Started 11 of 12 games and logged career-high 38 tackles in 2022 ... Had three INTs in 2019, tying for fifth in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

High school/personal: Hometown is Florida City, Fla. ... Attended South Dade Senior High School in Homestead, Fla. ... Recorded six INTs as a senior in 2017 ... Anchored secondary unit that limited opponents to just 76 passing yards per game.

Last Updated July 2026