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Ifeatu Melifonwu

SAF • #6
Detroit Lions

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Player Info

  • Height
    6-3
  • Weight
    210
  • Arms
    32 1/4
  • Hands
    9
  • Experience
    3
  • College
    Syracuse
  • Age
    24
  • Hometown
    South Grafton, MA

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