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Detroit Lions 2017 NFL Draft prospect: UConn S Obi Melifonwu

Leading up to the 2017 NFL Draft, MLive.com writers Nate Atkins and Kyle Meinke will preview prospects who could be a fit for the Detroit Lions.

Obi Melifonwu, S, UConn

Height: 6-4
Weight: 224 pounds
Projected round: 1-2
40-yard dash time: 4.40 seconds (1st among S at NFL Combine)
Bench press: 17 reps (t-8th)
Vertical jump: 44 inches (1st)
Broad jump: 141 inches (1st)
3-cone drill: N/A
20-yard shuttle: N/A

Key stats: 348 tackles, 16 pass breakups, 8 interceptions, 2 forced fumbles and 2 fumble recoveries in 48 games with 48 starts.