Ifeatu Christian-David Melifonwu born on May 2, 1999, is an American football defensive back for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Syracuse and was drafted by the Lions in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft.
Melifonwu attended Grafton High School in Grafton, Massachusetts. He played defensive back, running back and wide receiver in high school. A standout athlete, Melifonwu also played basketball, ran track, and even played a year of lacrosse. Melifonwu committed to Syracuse University to play college football.
Melifonwu played at Syracuse from 2017 to 2020. After redshirting his first year in 2017, he played in 29 games over the next three seasons. He finished his career with 88 tackles, three interceptions, and one sack. After his junior season in 2020, he declared for the 2021 NFL Draft.
Melifonwu was drafted in the third round, 101st overall, by the Detroit Lions in the 2021 NFL Draft. Melifonwu signed his four-year rookie contract with Detroit on July 23, 2021.
Age and birthday
Ifeatu Christian-David Melifonwu was born on May 2, 1999, and is 23 in 2022.
Nationality and ethnicity
He is an American by nationality and he is of Afro-American ethnicity.
Height and weight
Ifeatu Christian-David Melifonwu’s height and weight are:
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
|---|---|
| Weight: | 210 lb (95 kg) |
College
Melifonwu played at Syracuse from 2017 to 2020. After redshirting his first year in 2017, he played in 29 games over the next three seasons. He finished his career with 88 tackles, three interceptions, and one sack. After his junior season in 2020, he declared for the 2021 NFL Draft.
Draft and Trade (When was he drafted?)
Melifonwu was drafted in the third round, 101st overall, by the Detroit Lions in the 2021 NFL Draft. Melifonwu signed his four-year rookie contract with Detroit on July 23, 2021.
40‑yard dash
Melifonwu’s 40-yard dash is 4.48 s, the 10-yard split is 1.48 s, and the 20-yard split is 2.57 s.
Family
His brother, Obi Melifonwu, plays in the USFL.
Salary and net worth
| Year | Age | Base Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 23 | $852,539 |
| 2023 | 24 | $1,070,078 |
| 2024 | 25 | $1,192,000 |
| Total | $3,774,617 |
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Twitter and Instagram
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