Ifeatu Melifonwu Stats & College Stats

Ifeatu Melifonwu is a safety for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was selected with pick 101 of round 3 in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Syracuse. In the 2026 regular season he made 9 tackles (4 solo). At Syracuse (2018–20) he made 88 tackles (5 for loss), recorded 1 sack and had 3 interceptions and 21 passes defended.

Player details

  • Position: SAF
  • Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  • Jersey: #5
  • Height: 6'3"
  • Weight: 210 lbs
  • College: Syracuse
  • Drafted: 2021 · Round 3 · Pick 101

Career defensive stats

SeasonTeamGSoloAstTFLSacksQB HitsINTPDFFDef TD
2026TB3450000000
2025MIA1430221111100
2024DET3821120000
2023DET92193352810
2022DET48510.500200
2021DET61030000300

2026 game log

WeekOppSoloAstTFLSacksQB HitsINTPDFFDef TD
3MIN100000000
5DAL310000000
6PIT040000000

College career stats

SeasonSchoolGTacklesSoloTFLSacksINTPDFF
2020Syracuse10544331180
2019Syracuse9201610270
2018Syracuse5141410060