Patriots sign Raiders S Obi Melifonwu

[patsinthesnow]

I know he had some fans in the draft forum. Freak size & athleticism (Obi Melifonwu - Player Profile Advanced Football Stats & Metrics).

 

[Deus Irae]

Former Raiders’ second-round pick Obi Melifonwu, whom Oakland released Oct. 23, is signing with the New England Patriots, per @seanstellato.

 

[RelocatedPatFan]

A Safety?, this is why I don't try to guess what BB is going to do

Sizable guy at 6'4"

 

[PatsFan2]

Obviously BB liked him too...is it to our regular Roster or PS??

 

[Ras-IR Dowling]

I like it.

 

[maineman209]

Practice squad or active roster?

 

[Ross12]

Ooh I like it.

 

[Joey007]

Yesss.

BB has acquired a potential specimen.

 

[Chasing greatness]

Is this to the 53 or ps?

 

[PlanB]

can he run the ball?

 

[ctpatsfan77]

Obviously BB liked him too...is it to our regular Roster or PS??

I imagine it'll be the 53.

 

[Joey007]

We’ve really struggled covering TE’s.

I wonder if this could be a potential solution?

 

[Uptown]

Yes! Now, stay healthy.

 

[Uptown]

 

[SHOWTIME15]

@ausbacker , thoughts?

 

[Uptown]

NFL Events: Combine Player Profiles - Obi Melifonwu

 

[maineman209]

Melifonwu (6040/225):
... 4.4o/40, 1.51/10yd .. 17 reps .. 44"vert/140" lj .. 4.30 shuttle/7.07 3cone

Turned 24 on April 5th.

 

[SHOWTIME15]

Not the ex-Raider I was hoping for but hopefully he’ll help

 

[maineman209]

I imagine it'll be the 53.

Maybe. The Pats have an open spot of the PS. They'd need to make one on the 53.

Also, I'm not certain what there is in his NFL stats/tape to date that screams he's ready for an active roster spot with the Pats.

 

[Love The Drake]

Ferentz will more than likely be the cut.
Or Hollister to IR