Obi Melifonwu, S, Connecticut. Ranked #37 overall on the 2017 consensus board (Round 2 projection); Las Vegas drafted him in Round 2, pick 56.
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
15FRINGE
| Yr | Team | W-L | INT | PD | TKL | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '18 | NE | 11-5 | — | — | 1 | 16% | 15 |
| Rookie Contract | — | — | — | 1 | 16% | 15 | |
| Career | — | — | — | 1 | 16% | 15 | |
Special Teams
| Yr | Team | ST SNP% | ST SNAPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| '18 | NE | 48% | 25 |
| Career | 48% | 25 | |
Size & Length
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All S in the 2017 draft class.
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Context
Height
6'3 ⅞"
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Frame profile.
Weight
224 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
32.5"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
9.13"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
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Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All S in the 2017 draft class.
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Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
4.4 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
44"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
141"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
N/A
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
N/A
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
N/A
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
17 reps
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Obi Melifonwu leads all Ss from the 2017 draft class in career solo tackles.