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Detroit Lions NFC North
Ifeatu Melifonwu • #6 • S
13 comb tck, 2 sck in last 2 games
Status:On roster
Ht/Wt:6'3", 210 lbs.
Born:May 2, 1999 (25 yrs) in South Grafton, MA
Hometown:Boston, MA
College:Syracuse
Experience:3 years
Drafted:Drafted by Detroit in 2021 (3/101).
Ifeatu Melifonwu
02/27/2024
4:58pm
Strong finish to 2023 campaign
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Melifonwu recorded 33 tackles, 3.0 sacks, eight pass breakups, two interceptions and one forced fumble over 17 regular-season games in 2023.
01/01/2024
8:07pm
Records INT in second straight game
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Melifonwu had three solo tackles and an interception in Saturday's 20-19 loss to the Cowboys.
12/25/2023
10:28pm
Snags game-clinching interception
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Melifonwu totaled five tackles with two sacks and two pass breakups with one interception during Sunday's win over the Vikings.
11/19/2023
4:41pm
Will suit up
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Melifonwu (hand) is active Sunday against the Bears.
09/24/2023
4:21pm
Starting Sunday
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Melifonwu will start Sunday against the Falcons, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.
06/20/2023
6:27pm
Showing well at safety
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Melifonwu stood out at safety during recent minicamp practices, John Maakaron of Sports Illustrated reports.
11/16/2022
10:47pm

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Melifonwu (ankle) was listed as a full participant on the Lions' practice report Wednesday.
11/13/2022
4:59pm

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Melifonwu (ankle) is listed as inactive for Sunday's game against the Bears.
11/04/2022
9:30pm

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Melifonwu (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Packers, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
10/29/2022
3:07am

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Melifonwu (ankle) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
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