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IfeatuMelifonwu

SS#5TB Buccaneers

6'3" • 210lbs • 27y/o

Overall Grade '26: 60; Not Enough Snaps
Snap Count '26: 4; 128th/140 - Ss
Interceptions '26: 0; Not Enough Snaps
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Ifeatu

Melifonwu

TB Buccaneers

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Summary Bio

Last updated: 10/8/2026

Ifeatu Melifonwu is a safety for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers who earned a 60.0 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 0th among 93 qualified safeties. His PFF coverage grade of 60.0 ranked 0th among 93 qualified safeties. His run-defense grade of 60.0 ranked 0th at the position.

He recorded 0 interceptions on the season. Melifonwu broke up 0 passes in coverage. He allowed a 0.0 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 0 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 0 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.

Career

Teams

Year

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

2026 - Present

Miami Dolphins

2025

Detroit Lions

2021 - 2024

Syracuse Orange

2017 - 2020

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Season Stats

2026

Regular

Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).

SOLO TACKLES

No Data - Not Ranked

INTERCEPTIONS

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TOTAL PRESSURES

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RECEPTIONS ALLOWED

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Defense

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Solo Tackles

Assists

Forced Fumbles

Stops

Sacks

Missed Tackles

Interceptions

Passer Rating Allowed

Yards per Reception Allowed

Total Pressures

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Receptions Allowed

Snaps

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Rank

128

Total Snaps

117

Run Defense Snaps

Pass Rush Snaps

132

Coverage Snaps

IfeatuMelifonwu

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