Blessing Igbinedion is a defensive end for Missouri State standing 6'4" and weighing 283 pounds. Born in Verona, Italy, Igbinedion played two seasons at Ellsworth Community College before joining the Bears as a junior. In 2025, he earned ICCAC all-conference and all-region honors after recording 27 total tackles, 2.5 sacks, and two pass breakups for the Panthers. He posted season highs of 7 tackles twice, including a performance against Independence with 4 solo stops and a sack. As a freshman in 2024, Igbinedion appeared in 4 games with 6 total tackles and 2.0 tackles for loss.