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I assume you are referring to the number 6 jersey worn by Ifeatu Melifonwu for the Detroit Lions in the National Football League (NFL).
Ifeatu Melifonwu is a cornerback for the Detroit Lions. He was drafted by the team in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft with the 72nd overall pick. Melifonwu played college football at Syracuse University where he started all three seasons and recorded six interceptions and 18 pass breakups.
Melifonwu grew up in Galloway, New Jersey and attended Saint Joseph High School. He has two older brothers who also played Division I football – one at Rutgers and the other at Connecticut.
At Syracuse, Melifonwu earned All-ACC honors as a senior and was named a semifinalist for the Jim Thorpe Award, given annually to the nation’s top defensive back. He stands at 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 205 pounds, making him an imposing figure on the edge.
As a rookie for the Lions in 2021, Melifonwu appeared in nine games and made five tackles on defense and another two on special teams. He will look to continue developing his skills and contribute more to the Lions defense moving forward.
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