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Ifeatu Melifonwu is 27 years old, born May 2, 1999. Melifonwu is 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) and 209 lb (95 kg). Melifonwu plays defensive back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (as of November 4, 2026). Melifonwu's 2026 salary is $1,012,500, under a contract through 2026. Melifonwu was drafted by the Detroit Lions in 2021, round 3, pick 101, out of Syracuse.
Ifeatu Melifonwu at a glance
- Age27 born May 2, 1999
- Height6 ft 3 in 191 cm
- Weight209 lb 95 kg
- CollegeSyracuse
- 2026 salary$1 million contract through 2026
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Recent form
Ifeatu Melifonwu stats, last 4 games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Tackles | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 | at Panthers | W 43–13 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct 18 | vs Steelers | L 19–26 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct 8 | at Cowboys | W 24–16 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep 27 | vs Vikings | L 16–23 | 1 | 0 |
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Contract
Ifeatu Melifonwu contract
- 2026 salary$1 million
- Signed through2026
- WithTampa Bay Buccaneers
Salary by season
| Season | Base salary |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $1.3 million |
| 2022 | $877,539 |
| 2023 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $3 million |
| 2026 | $1 million |
Career
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Ifeatu Melifonwu is on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, coached by Todd Bowles.
- BornMay 2, 1999, South Grafton, MA, USA
- Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
- Weight209 lb (95 kg)
- NationalityUnited States
- Draft2021, round 3, pick 101
- Drafted byDetroit Lions
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