Max Melton Stats & College Stats

Max Melton is a cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals. He was selected with pick 43 of round 2 in the 2024 NFL Draft out of Rutgers. In the 2026 regular season he made 20 tackles (11 solo). At Rutgers (2020–23) he made 111 tackles (9 for loss), recorded 1 sack and had 8 interceptions and 20 passes defended.

Player details

  • Position: CB
  • Team: Arizona Cardinals
  • Jersey: #16
  • Height: 5'11"
  • Weight: 190 lbs
  • College: Rutgers
  • Drafted: 2024 · Round 2 · Pick 43

Career defensive stats

SeasonTeamGSoloAstTFLSacksQB HitsINTPDFFDef TD
2026ARI61191000400
2025ARI920101000500
2024ARI1734152000510

2026 game log

WeekOppSoloAstTFLSacksQB HitsINTPDFFDef TD
1LAC010000200
2SEA111000000
3SF310000100
4NYG220000000
5DET210000100
6LA330000000

College career stats

SeasonSchoolGTacklesSoloTFLSacksINTPDFF
2023Rutgers12322241360
2022Rutgers12312220290
2021Rutgers10282020350
2020Rutgers7201710000