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Obi Melifonwu

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Drafted 56th overall in the 2nd round of the 2017 draft, Obi Melifonwu arrived from Connecticut. His most recent season came in 2021 with PHI, capping a 5-season NFL career.

Size

6'4", 224#

College

Connecticut

Draft

Rd 2, 56th overall (2017)

Seasons

2017–2021

2018 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
31.8

10th percentile among DEFs · limited sample

2 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.48
Pass rush×0.3-0.71
Ball skills×0.25-0.70
Run defense×0.2-0.82
Availability×0.1-1.58

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2018NE31.82
2017LV31.93

Career profile

Obi Melifonwu has appeared in 5 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: LV (2017), NE (2018).

2018 splits

regular season

2018 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonKC——
Week 12NYJ—40.4
Week 13MIN—40.9

Obi Melifonwu — common questions

What position does Obi Melifonwu play?
Obi Melifonwu is listed as a DB.
Which teams has Obi Melifonwu played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Obi Melifonwu has played for LV (2017), NE (2018).
Where did Obi Melifonwu go to college?
Obi Melifonwu played college football at Connecticut.
When was Obi Melifonwu drafted?
Obi Melifonwu was selected in round 2, 56th overall, of the 2017 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Obi Melifonwu scored?
Obi Melifonwu has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Obi Melifonwu's ScoutIndex Rating?
Obi Melifonwu rated 31.8 for 2018, the 10th percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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