The career of Ifeatu Melifonwu has been a bumpy one since the Detroit Lions drafted him in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft. In between the moments of position changes and injuries, Melifonwu has displayed some serious skills and shown he belongs in the league. Unfortunately, those moments have been few and far between.
Now at the end of his rookie contract, Melifonwu and the Lions are at a crossroads. The decision both must make this offseason is not easy, so let’s dive into Melifonwu’s career thus far and what it means for 2025.
Here’s a look at our previously written free agent profiles: WR Tim Patrick, G Kevin Zeitler, OT Dan Skipper, EDGE Al-Quadin Muhammad, DT Kyle Peko, LB Derrick Barnes, CB Carlton Davis, CB Emmanuel Moseley, and K Michael Badgley.