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2021 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 38 · #101 overall

Ifeatu Melifonwu Syracuse Draft

Ifeatu Melifonwu was drafted No. 101 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Syracuse. 53 regular-season games · 8 career approximate value

Overall pick
#101
Round
3
Draft class
2021
NFL games
53
Career AV
845th at Syracuse

The pick

How Ifeatu Melifonwu came off the board in 2021.

Drafted by

Detroit Lions

Rd 3, Pick 38 · #101 overall · NFC North

Full 2021 draft class (259 picks)
Position
Defensive back DB
College
Syracuse ACC at the draft
Measurables
6'3" · 205 lbs
Hometown
South Grafton, MA
Pre-draft board
No. 59 prospect80.0 grade
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

53 regular-season games · 8 career approximate value

Games played
53
Career approximate value
845th among Syracuse picks
AV with the drafting club
675% of career value
Final season
20254 years after the draft

Around pick 101

Who came off the board on either side of Ifeatu Melifonwu.

#99 Nahshon Wright DB · DAL Oregon State · 1× Pro Bowl #100 Elijah Molden DB · TEN Washington #102 Ambry Thomas DB · SF Michigan #103 Ernest Jones LB · LAR South Carolina

Syracuse in the 2021 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#65 Andre Cisco DB · JAX Syracuse

Other DB picks from Syracuse

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#25 Donovin Darius DB · JAX · 1998 Syracuse #22 Will Allen DB · NYG · 2001 Syracuse #22 Tebucky Jones DB · NE · 1998 Syracuse #106 Tanard Jackson DB · TB · 2007 Syracuse #65 Andre Cisco DB · JAX Syracuse #83 Anthony Smith DB · PIT · 2006 Syracuse

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Ifeatu Melifonwu in the 2021 NFL Draft

Ifeatu Melifonwu is a Defensive back out of Syracuse selected No. 101 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2021 NFL Draft. 53 regular-season games · 8 career approximate value Syracuse has produced 106 NFL draft picks since 1980.

Where this data comes from

Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Ifeatu Melifonwu drafted?

Ifeatu Melifonwu was selected No. 101 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2021 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 38). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2021/ifeatu-melifonwu.

What college did Ifeatu Melifonwu play for?

Ifeatu Melifonwu played college football at Syracuse in the ACC. See every Syracuse draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/syracuse-orange.

How did Ifeatu Melifonwu's NFL career turn out?

53 regular-season games · 8 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2021/ifeatu-melifonwu.