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MaxMelton

CBCB#16ARI Cardinals

6'0" • 190lbs • 24y/o

Overall Grade '26: 53.5; 74th/97 - CBs
Snap Count '26: 240; 77th/166 - CBs
Interceptions '26: 0; 40th/97 - CBs
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Max

Melton

#16

ARI Cardinals

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Summary Bio

Last updated: 11/1/2026

Max Melton is a cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals who earned a 53.5 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 74th among 97 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 56.4 ranked 62nd among 97 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 44.4 ranked 86th at the position.

He recorded 0 interceptions on the season. Melton broke up 4 passes in coverage. He allowed a 78.5 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 12 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 18 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.

Career

Teams

Year

Arizona Cardinals

2024 - Present

Rutgers Scarlet Knights

2020 - 2023

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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

49th/97 CBs

INTERCEPTIONS

40th/97 CBs

TOTAL PRESSURES

48th/97 CBs

RECEPTIONS ALLOWED

20th/97 CBs

Defense

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Solo Tackles

Assists

Forced Fumbles

Stops

Sacks

Missed Tackles

Interceptions

Passer Rating Allowed

78.5

Yards per Reception Allowed

8.5

Total Pressures

PBUs

Receptions Allowed

Snaps

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Total Snaps

240

Run Defense Snaps

Pass Rush Snaps

Coverage Snaps

144

MaxMelton

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