Obi Melifonwu can cover ground quickly. That was evident Friday during the only Raiders rookie minicamp practice open to the media, when the second-round safety stood out in coverage.
Great range is a trait expected of someone with 4.4 speed and strides from long 6-foot-4 frame. Melifonwu has it. There’s no denying that.
He isn’t just a cover man. He can hit, and is rarely engaged in a disadvantageous matchup.
The Raiders want to use his tools to great effect, and will spend the offseason program determining how to use him best.
“He’s very gifted.