As a true freshman at Miami in 2018, Ivey appeared in 11 games, playing mostly on special teams while recording three tackles.[4] The following year, he played 12 games, six as a starter, and posted 25 tackles.[5] He also made three interceptions, leading the team.[6] In 2020, Ivey started all 11 games and tallied 36 tackles with four pass breakups.[7]
Ivey only started four of the 12 games he played in 2021, making 25 tackles, one sack and two TFLs, as well as one pass breakup.[3] In his final season, he totaled 38 tackles, seven pass breakups and two interceptions.[8] He finished his stint at Miami with 127 tackles, 17 pass breakups, six interceptions and two fumbles forced in 58 games played, 32 of which he started.[2]
Ivey was selected in the seventh round (246th overall) of the 2023 NFL draft by the Cincinnati Bengals.[11] Despite the late selection, he was named to the Bengals' 53-man roster following the preseason.[12] He was named the fourth cornerback on the depth chart to begin the season.[13]
During the first quarter of the Bengals' Week 15 matchup with the Minnesota Vikings, Ivey suffered a non-contact knee injury and was carted off the field.[14] He was placed on injured reserve on December 18, 2023.[15]
Ivey began the 2024 season on the reserve/physically unable to perform list while recovering from his knee injury.[16] He was activated on October 19.