Ifeatu Melifonwu, CB, Syracuse. Ranked #56 overall on the 2021 consensus board (Round 2 projection); Detroit drafted him in Round 3, pick 101.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
47ROLE PLAYER
| Yr | Team | W-L | INT | PD | TKL | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '21 | DET | 3-13 | — | 3 | 9 | 53% | 45 |
| '22 | DET | 9-8 | — | 2 | 8 | 42% | 35 |
| '23 | DET | 12-5 | 2 | 8 | 20 | 54% | 45 |
| '24 | DET | 15-2 | — | — | 8 | 71% | 62 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 2 | 13 | 45 | 55% | 47 | |
| '25 | MIA | 7-10 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 54% | 46 |
| Career | — | 3 | 14 | 75 | 55% | 47 | |
Special Teams
| Yr | Team | ST SNP% | ST SNAPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| '21 | DET | 17% | 34 |
| '22 | DET | 31% | 81 |
| '23 | DET | 40% | 180 |
| '24 | DET | 8% | 6 |
| '25 | MIA | 26% | 104 |
| Career | 24% | 405 | |
Size & Length
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Range Profile
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Context
Height
6'2"
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Frame profile.
Weight
205 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
N/A
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Length profile.
Hand Size
N/A
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
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Range Profile
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Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
4.48 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
41.5"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
134"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
N/A
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
7.01 sec.
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
4.34 sec.
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
16 reps
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Ifeatu Melifonwu leads all CBs from the 2021 draft class in career interceptions.