The Patriots looked to add some depth at safety by agreeing to terms with Obi Melifonwu, who was released by the Oakland Raiders last month.
It’s a homecoming of sorts for Melifonwu, who starred at Grafton High, where he was a running back and defensive back and competed as a long jumper and triple jumper for the track team. He would go on to attend UConn, the only Division 1 school to offer him a scholarship.
In four seasons as a starter with the Huskies, Melifonwu made 351 tackles and recorded eight interceptions as well as 11 tackles for a loss.