DB · TB · #5
Ifeatu Melifonwu
- Height
- HT 6'3"
- Weight
- WT 213 lbs
- Birth date
- May 2, 1999 (age 27.5)
- College
- Syracuse
He ranks DB246 through 2 games, down from DB138. Early, not a finished step down.
Picked by the Lions in 2021 via a trade with the Rams.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
1,259
Range 1,209–1,309
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Proven DB in his prime — production and runway both hold.
DVS is our model view, scored on Engine-default half-PPR — not a guaranteed price in your league. Bye weeks and schedule strength are left out on purpose.
2026 total FP
6.8 pts
3.4 PPG
4 solo
Week 6 projection
5.8 pts
vs PIT · floor–ceiling 2.0–9.7
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Durability ×0.95
3 of last 3 seasons under 15 games.
Quick answer
WatchMelifonwu had 4 solo tackles in 2026, ranking DB246 through 2 games. He ranks DB246 through 2 games, down from DB138. Early, not a finished step down. Looking at 2026, he's a situational piece unless the role grows. Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure.
2026 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
6.8
PPG
3.4
Rank so far
DB246
Key stats
- Solo: 4
- Sacks: —
- INT: —
2026 week shape
0/2 Boom 0%
1/2 Bust 50%
Boom is 20+ half-PPR. Bust is under 5.
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DB246so far | 6.8 | 3.4 | 4 | — | — |
| 2025 | DB138 | 74.0 | 5.3 | 30 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | DB233 | 19.5 | 6.5 | 8 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | DB98 | 82.3 | 9.1 | 21 | 3 | 2 |
| 2022 | DB180 | 22.8 | 5.7 | 8 | 0.5 | — |
| 2021 | DB128 | 29.8 | 5.0 | 10 | — | — |
Career arc
Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.
Recent games (2026)
| Week | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | Opp | Script | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 W5 | 5.3 | DAL | 64 plays · 39% pass | 3 | — | — |
| 2026 W3 | 1.5Bust | MIN | 58 plays · 64% pass | 1 | — | — |
Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)
Hover a week for the total.
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 54.1% mean
Pass-play participation
0.0%
2025· share of the team’s dropback plays this player was on the field for. Presence, not a charted route rate.
Advanced (2025)
- Pressures
- 3
- Hurries
- 2
- Missed tackle %
- 10.2%
Durability
- 20243 G · 4 Out
- 202514 G · 1 Out
- 20262 G
- 17.0 projected games — injury history is priced as risk, not a short slate.
Next Gen Stats
Next Gen tracking is for skill-position players.
Historical comps
Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.
FAQ
- What is Ifeatu Melifonwu's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Melifonwu scores 1,259 out of 10,000. The score blends 2025 production with our 2026 projection. Superflex and TE Premium shift the rankings; the trade calculator shows how.
- What is Ifeatu Melifonwu's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 7.0 half-PPR points per game for 2026. That rate feeds Value Score — multiply by games and your league’s scoring if you want a season total.
- How are season fantasy points calculated on this page?
- Season totals and the recent game log use Half-PPR so every public profile matches our Engine board. A boom week is 20+ half-PPR; a bust is under 5. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
- Should I trade for Ifeatu Melifonwu in dynasty right now?
- Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.