Cowboys 2021 draft prospects: Syracuse CB Ifeatu Melifonwu scouting report & interview

As Senior Bowl week rolls on, one of the biggest names to keep an eye on is RS Junior cornerback Ifeatu Melifonwu out of Syracuse. Does that name sound familiar? It should.

Ifeatu is the younger brother of Obi Melifonwu, a former second-round pick by the Oakland Raiders in the 2017 NFL Draft. While Obi’s career hasn’t lived up to expectations, we must remember to scout the player, not the name, jersey, number, or helmet. Melifonwu is a special talent, and the hype should start to rise after this week in Mobile.

Interview:

Name: Ifeatu Melifonwu

School: Syracuse

Height: 6-3

Weight: 212

Class: RS Junior

Position: DB

Jersey: #2

Strengths:

Long, physical, and extremely athletic are the three traits that describe Ifeatu Melifonwu the best.