Season so far
It is early in the 2026 season for Ifeatu Melifonwu, who has been active for just a single contest to date. Over 20 snaps in Week 3 against Minnesota, he lined up exclusively on special teams and posted a replacement-level 63.3 grade. His performance was highlighted in the second quarter when he beat an inside block from a fullback to log a tackle on kickoff coverage. Across his other 19 snaps, Melifonwu delivered steady, mistake-free coverage with completely neutral marks. With no defensive action recorded yet, his season grade has been driven entirely by dependable special teams work.