Melifonwu Heads to Buccaneers | Syracuse Orangemen Football News

Ifeatu Melifonwu, the former Syracuse defensive back, is headed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for his sixth NFL season, joining fellow Orange alumni. Drafted by the Lions in 2021, he spent four seasons there before a breakout year with Miami in 2023, starting eight games and recording a career-high 53 tackles. His PFF grade ranked him middle-of-the-pack among safeties, showing strong pass coverage but room to grow in run support. At 27, 6’3”, and 210 lbs, Melifonwu had his best statistical year in 2023, snagging two interceptions and breaking up eight passes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6af7fc620ccdf6ee