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IfeatuMelifonwu

SS#5TB Buccaneers

6'3" • 210lbs • 27y/o

Overall Grade '26: 47.7; 80th/91 - Ss
Snap Count '26: 196; 73rd/160 - Ss
Interceptions '26: 0; 38th/91 - Ss
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Ifeatu

Melifonwu

TB Buccaneers

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Summary Bio

Last updated: 10/31/2026

Ifeatu Melifonwu is a safety for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers who earned a 47.7 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 80th among 91 qualified safeties. His PFF coverage grade of 45.9 ranked 80th among 91 qualified safeties. His run-defense grade of 69.3 ranked 45th at the position.

He recorded 0 interceptions on the season. Melifonwu broke up 0 passes in coverage. He allowed a 119.4 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 2 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 5 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

91st/91 Ss

INTERCEPTIONS

38th/91 Ss

TOTAL PRESSURES

47th/91 Ss

RECEPTIONS ALLOWED

1st/91 Ss

Defense

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Solo Tackles

Assists

Forced Fumbles

Stops

Sacks

Missed Tackles

Interceptions

Passer Rating Allowed

119.4

Yards per Reception Allowed

Total Pressures

PBUs

Receptions Allowed

Snaps

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Total Snaps

196

Run Defense Snaps

Pass Rush Snaps

Coverage Snaps

137

IfeatuMelifonwu

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