Another safety hits the market

[Stash]

I'll leave that to Kris & Rod.

We'll see if they decide they want this challenge.

 

[DiResta]

 

[Denim Chicken]

$669,972 for 2018

 

[Denim Chicken]

 

[Silver Surfer]

Should read "hits the market" .

You forgot to add the "s".

 

[Hardline]

Sorry.
Only one University of Connecticut player per roster.

 

[OmerV]

This is the guy we will sign.

Project, injured. We will pay him more than Iloka got

What project safeties that are injured have we signed and overpaid for?

 

[Carson]

What project safeties that are injured have we signed and overpaid for?

It was sarcasm. More so me being a smart ***.

 

[OmerV]

It was sarcasm. More so me being a smart ***.

I understand, and I'm sorry for pointing you out, but there are posters who are serious when they make these kinds of comments.

 

[Carson]

I understand, and I'm sorry for pointing you out, but there are posters who are serious when they make these kinds of comments.

No worries my friend!

I was thinking and typed it! Lol

 

[DiResta]

NFL COMPARISON
George Iloka




also:

"Now we're getting into the freak zone. He's a genetic freak. I thought his tape was really solid. What I like is he's a matchup player. ... His movement skills for his length, his ability to get in and out of breaks, his tackling, he's got first-round talent all-day long." -- Mike Mayock

OVERVIEW

Obi Melifonwu (pronounced OH-bee mel-un-FON-woo) has been a four-year starter at UConn. The Massachusetts area high school star redshirted his first year with the Huskies, and became the team's starting free safety in 2013 (70 tackles, three tackles for loss, two interceptions, five pass breakups, two forced fumbles). He started 11 games the next season (75 stops, 3.5 TFL, three PBU), and 12 as a junior (88 tackles, two TFL, two INT, five PBU). Melifonwu was a first-team All-American Athletic Conference selection and his team's top tackler in 2016, making 118 hits, 2.5 for loss, leading the team with four interceptions and breaking up three other passes.

ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS
Elite size with premium athletic traits that should show up at combine testing. Four-year starter. Sharp focus when ball is in the air. Takes path to the ball with undercut of the route at the last second. Plus hand-eye coordination to flip the field with interceptions. Former cornerback who has the athleticism to cover matchup tight ends and some big slots. Posted six interceptions over last two seasons. Uses big frame to body-up seam-runners and constrict their windows. Downhill tackling machine. Plus range with a wide net to bring runners down once he gets his arms into them. Body-up hitter. Drastically reduced penalties totals over junior and senior season.

WEAKNESSES
Leggy and gets feet bundled up when asked to turn and sprint. Lacks desired instincts and will play with slow eyes at times. Has to see ball in the air before charging over to help on deep throws. Inconsistent with coverage responsibilities from high safety. Takes time to diagnose play-action. Rub routes found him near goal line. Can take inefficient paths to the ball that get him there a step too late. Would benefit from high-pointing rather than waiting on throws.

DRAFT PROJECTION
Round 2

SOURCES TELL US
"He's a freak. He's going to blow away the combine. He's fast and will post some of the best vertical and broad numbers at his position. He's going to get a lot better in the pros and he has that elite size that will get him overdrafted." -- AFC Pro Personnel Director

NFL COMPARISON
George Iloka

BOTTOM LINE
Big and athletic, he may lack the coverage qualities and instincts needed to work as a "last line of defense" player in a pass-happy division. Melifonwu is an effective downhill tackler who has the ability to match up against tight ends and make a living near the line of scrimmage. His football instincts aren't up to par, but the size and traits will be extremely enticing for teams who covet traits first.

 

[northerncowboynation]

This one may be more Dallas's speed

You da man Denim. Thanks for passing that along. Jerry will get right back to ya on that

 

[KingintheNorth]

Hurt and overdrafted...

...yet, still better than Jeff Heath.

That's right, I said it.

 

[Carson]

Hurt and overdrafted...

...yet, still better than Jeff Heath.

That's right, I said it.

Those are some fighting words around these parts! Lol

 

[OmerV]

Hurt and overdrafted...

...yet, still better than Jeff Heath.

That's right, I said it.

And what you said is wrong. lol

 

[DanA]

At least he’d be a good ST player right?

 

[speedkilz88]

NFL COMPARISON
George Iloka




also:


OVERVIEW

Obi Melifonwu (pronounced OH-bee mel-un-FON-woo) has been a four-year starter at UConn. The Massachusetts area high school star redshirted his first year with the Huskies, and became the team's starting free safety in 2013 (70 tackles, three tackles for loss, two interceptions, five pass breakups, two forced fumbles). He started 11 games the next season (75 stops, 3.5 TFL, three PBU), and 12 as a junior (88 tackles, two TFL, two INT, five PBU). Melifonwu was a first-team All-American Athletic Conference selection and his team's top tackler in 2016, making 118 hits, 2.5 for loss, leading the team with four interceptions and breaking up three other passes.

ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS
Elite size with premium athletic traits that should show up at combine testing. Four-year starter. Sharp focus when ball is in the air. Takes path to the ball with undercut of the route at the last second. Plus hand-eye coordination to flip the field with interceptions. Former cornerback who has the athleticism to cover matchup tight ends and some big slots. Posted six interceptions over last two seasons. Uses big frame to body-up seam-runners and constrict their windows. Downhill tackling machine. Plus range with a wide net to bring runners down once he gets his arms into them. Body-up hitter. Drastically reduced penalties totals over junior and senior season.

WEAKNESSES
Leggy and gets feet bundled up when asked to turn and sprint. Lacks desired instincts and will play with slow eyes at times. Has to see ball in the air before charging over to help on deep throws. Inconsistent with coverage responsibilities from high safety. Takes time to diagnose play-action. Rub routes found him near goal line. Can take inefficient paths to the ball that get him there a step too late. Would benefit from high-pointing rather than waiting on throws.

DRAFT PROJECTION
Round 2

SOURCES TELL US
"He's a freak. He's going to blow away the combine. He's fast and will post some of the best vertical and broad numbers at his position. He's going to get a lot better in the pros and he has that elite size that will get him overdrafted." -- AFC Pro Personnel Director

NFL COMPARISON
George Iloka

BOTTOM LINE
Big and athletic, he may lack the coverage qualities and instincts needed to work as a "last line of defense" player in a pass-happy division. Melifonwu is an effective downhill tackler who has the ability to match up against tight ends and make a living near the line of scrimmage. His football instincts aren't up to par, but the size and traits will be extremely enticing for teams who covet traits first.

He's only comparable to Iloka in that he's has a similar build at 6-4. Melifonwu is drastically faster. But probably still a SS type. Cowboys showed interest.

 

[ICP]

Well, as others have said he seems to fit the profile of what this front office and coaching staff look for in free agents. I say he's signs with Dallas before the weekend is over.

 

[OmerV]

Well, as others have said he seems to fit the profile of what this front office and coaching staff look for in free agents. I say he's signs with Dallas before the weekend is over.

The "profile" that some are referring to are signed as camp bodies that hopefully have an outside chance of getting a bottom of the depth chart roster spot. It is not the profile of what the Cowboys would look for in a starter or major contributor.

 

[DiResta]

He's only comparable to Iloka in that he's has a similar build at 6-4. Melifonwu is drastically faster. But probably still a SS type. Cowboys showed interest.

it's ironic though given recent events