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55
Games
84
Solo Tackles
5.5
Sacks
3
Interceptions
Ifeatu Melifonwu is a safety out of Syracuse, selected by the Detroit Lions with the 101st overall pick (round 3) in the 2021 NFL Draft. He has played 55 regular-season games since 2021, with the Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Draft Details
Ifeatu Melifonwu Career Stats
- Active in the 2026 season — stats update weekly.
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | DET | 6 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | DET | 4 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | DET | 9 | 21 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| 2024 | DET | 3 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | MIA | 14 | 30 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | TB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 37 | 78 | 41 | 6 | 5.5 | 8 | 3 | 14 | 1 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
NFL Combine Results
Height
6-2
Weight
205 lbs
40-Yard Dash
4.48s
Bench Press
16 reps
Vertical Jump
41.5"
Broad Jump
134"
3-Cone Drill
7.01s
Shuttle
4.34s
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