Ifeatu Melifonwu-CB/S Syracuse

[unionjack8]

He was a dark horse of mine and it seems he is getting more exposure in the media now

Has got all the tools needed

 

[cnuball21]

He’s an intriguing player...just need to know what kind of athlete he is.

 

[unionjack8]

He’s an intriguing player...just need to know what kind of athlete he is.

Very very very high end, I expect him to test at the very top when its combine time

 

[cnuball21]

Very very very high end, I expect him to test at the very top when its combine time

He ran a 4.7 as a high school prospect coming out. Obviously that can improve going to college I’m just not sure how much.

 

[Cowboyny]

https://www.profootballnetwork.com/ifeatu-melifonwu-nfl-draft-player-profile-syracuse-cornerback/

Having said that, Melifonwu seems like a solid early Day 3 pick who could also go on Day 2. Factoring in his athleticism with the suspect depth of the 2021 NFL Draft cornerback class, it seems like a perfect storm for Melifonwu to rise into Round 3. Teams like the Washington Football Team, Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers, and Tennessee Titans could use his upside and versatility at that price. But the potential suitors expand beyond that.

Some might be scared of selecting Melifonwu after seeing his brother underwhelm with the New England Patriots and Las Vegas Raiders after going in Round 2. I wouldn’t conflate the two. Ifeatu is a different prospect. Although he has some similar concerns, he also has the same upside — upside which can be magnified in the right situation.