Ifeatu Melifonwu, a veteran safety, has been a part of the Detroit Lions throughout the Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell era. Drafted by Holmes in his first draft class, Melifonwu was the fourth player selected, following defensive lineman Alim McNeill and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, both picked in earlier rounds.
Initially brought in as a cornerback, Melifonwu transitioned to safety late in 2022. He has showcased his versatility in Detroit’s defense, when healthy. Over four seasons, he’s played more than 10 games in only one season due to injuries, totaling 37 regular season games with 14 starts.
