Report: Eagles signing former 2nd-round defensive back
The Eagles are reportedly signing free-agent defensive back Obi Melifonwu, per his agent Sean Stellato.
Melifonwu was brought in by the team for a workout back in May and was selected in the second round of the 2017 draft by the Raiders.
Former Raiders’ second-round pick Obi Melifonwu reached agreement with the Eagles, per his agent @seanstellato.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 29, 2021
The 27-year-old comes in at s 6’4”, 226 pounds and was an incredible athlete coming out of college. Melinfonwu ran a 4.40 40-yard dash, had a 44” vertical jump, and an 11-foot-9 inch broad jump.
A number of lower-body injuries have kept him from finding a permanent home, having previous stints in New England & San Francisco before being waived. Melinfonwu has ten total tackles for his career. His brother, Ifeatu Melifonwu, was selected in the third round of this year’s draft.
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Um, UConn DB Obi Melifonwu just jumped 11’9″ in the broad jump, the second highest since 2003. Wow. pic.twitter.com/VnSNs5k2cg
— Stack Sports (@StackSports) March 6, 2017
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