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Ifeatu Melifonwu
Defensive Back · Grafton High School (Grafton, MA) · Grafton, MA, MA
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Legacy Score™
Size, length, and versatility out of Grafton.
Guru Insight
Melifonwu is the Boulevard's athletic-outlier case: measurables that stand out even in NFL rooms, plus positional flexibility that keeps expanding his role.
High School
Grafton High School (Grafton, MA)
Multi-sport standout and one of Massachusetts' highest-rated recruits.
College
Syracuse University
Played cornerback at Syracuse University.
Pro Career
Detroit Lions · Miami Dolphins
Drafted by the Detroit Lions and known for playing both cornerback and safety at a rare size profile.
2021 NFL Draft — 3rd round, Lions
Honors & Achievements
Third-round NFL Draft pickPlays both cornerback and safetyElite length for the position
Career Timeline
- High SchoolGrafton High School
One of the state's highest-rated recruits.
- CollegeSyracuse University
Long, physical press corner.
- NFLDetroit Lions
Converted to versatile safety role.
Photo Gallery
High School
Grafton High School
College
Syracuse University
NFL
Detroit Lions
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