Ifeatu Melifonwu

#5 · Safety · Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Bio

Ifeatu Melifonwu is a safety for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, in his 6th NFL season. He was born on February 5, 1999 in South Grafton, MA, stands 6' 3" and weighs 210 lbs. He played college football at Syracuse and was drafted in 2021 (round 3, pick 101) by the Detroit Lions. This season: 6 solo tackles.

Born
2/5/1999
Age
27
Birthplace
South Grafton, MA
Height
6' 3"
Weight
210 lbs
College
Syracuse
Draft
2021: Rd 3, Pk 101 (DET)
Experience
6th Season
Status
Active

This season

  • Solo Tackles6
  • Forced Fumbles0
  • Interceptions0
  • Passes Defended0

Career defense

SeasonTeamGPTOTSOLOASTSACKFFFRYDSINTINT YDSAVGTDLNGPDSTFSTFYDSKB
2026TB814680000000.0000000
2025MIA165331221000100.0001000
2024DET310821000000.0000100
2023DET1733249310023517.502482.560
2022DET1014950.5000000.0002130
2021DET7151230020000.0003100