IFEATU
MELIFONWU
#9 -
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10 comb tck, 1 sck in last 2 games
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Status
On roster
Ht/Wt
6’3’’,
210 lbs
Experience
3
years
Debut
Sep 12, 2021
Born
May 2, 1999
(26 yrs)
South Grafton, Massachusetts
Hometown
Boston, Massachusetts
Drafted
Drafted by Detroit in 2021 (3/101).
College
Syracuse
Acquired
Acquired as a free agent in 2025.
VS.
Ifeatu Melifonwu
STAT RANK
2025 Season Stats
| GP Games Played
|
GS Games Started
|
Comb Total Tackles
|
Solo Unassisted tackles
|
Asst Assisted Tackles
|
Sck Total sacks
|
Sck Yds Total sacks yards
|
Int Interceptions
|
Int Yds Interceptions Yards
|
Int Lg Longest interception return
|
Int TD Inteceptions returned for touchdowns
|
FF Forced Fumbles
|
FR Fumble Recoveries
|
Def TD Misc Defensive Touchdowns
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ytd | 12 | 5 | 38 | 24 | 14 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Game Log
| Date | Week | Team | Opp | GP Games Played
|
GS Games Started
|
Comb Total Tackles
|
Solo Unassisted tackles
|
Asst Assisted Tackles
|
Sck Total sacks
|
Sck Yds Total sacks yards
|
Int Interceptions
|
Int Yds Interceptions Yards
|
Int Lg Longest interception return
|
Int TD Inteceptions returned for touchdowns
|
FF Forced Fumbles
|
FR Fumble Recoveries
|
Def TD Misc Defensive Touchdowns
| Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-07 | 14 |
|
|
1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 2025-11-30 | 13 |
|
|
1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 2025-11-16 | 11 |
|
|
1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 2025-11-09 | 10 |
|
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 2025-10-30 | 9 |
|
|
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2025-03-12 |
Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Miami Dolphins to a one-year contract.
|
| 2024-12-21 |
Activated from injured reserve.
|
| 2024-11-19 |
Finger injury, injured reserve.
|
| 2024-11-18 |
Activated from injured reserve.
|
| 2024-11-06 |
Placed on the designated for return list by the Detroit Lions.
|
News
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Rotowire
Sun, Dec 07, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Melifonwu (thumb/groin) is active for Sunday's matchup versus the Jets.
Rotowire
Fri, Dec 05, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Melifonwu (thumb/groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets.
Scouting Report
A big cornerback, he has the dimensions of a strong safety. He has to learn to react faster in zone coverage, as well as play with more urgency and keep the play in front of him. The physicality and pass-defense skills he showed in college football are still works in progress at the NFL level. He has the size and speed to be an effective press corner if he can improve his coverage instincts.
Long Range Potential: Depth cornerback.
