Ifeatu Melifonwu - salary, contract & career earnings
Ifeatu Melifonwu is a professional cornerback for the Detroit Lions, having been born on May 2, 1999, which makes him 25 years old as of now. He played college football at Syracuse before being drafted in the third round as the 101st pick overall in the 2021 NFL Draft. With four years of experience in the league, Melifonwu is represented by agent Sean Stellato from SES LLC. Ifeatu Melifonwu's career earnings are $4,472,457.
Current contract
4 rows4 seasons · best was 2021 on $1,282,840 · $4,472,457 over this deal
season running total
| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Detroit Lions | 22 | $442,220 | $840,620 | $1,282,840 | $1,282,840 |
| 2022 | Detroit Lions | 23 | $877,539 | - | $877,539 | $2,160,379$2.2m |
| 2023 | Detroit Lions | 24 | $1,070,078 | - | $1,095,078 | $3,255,457$3.3m |
| 2024 | Detroit Lions | 25 | $1,192,000 | - | $1,217,000 | $4,472,457$4.5m |
Career earnings by season
4 rows| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Detroit Lions | 22 | $442,220 | $840,620 | $1,282,840 | $1,282,840 |
| 2022 | Detroit Lions | 23 | $877,539 | - | $877,539 | $2,160,379$2.2m |
| 2023 | Detroit Lions | 24 | $1,070,078 | - | $1,095,078 | $3,255,457$3.3m |
| 2024 | Detroit Lions | 25 | $1,192,000 | - | $1,217,000 | $4,472,457$4.5m |
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Number 1192 of 1924 on the NFL all-time earnings list
The all-time list ranks every career on record, and this one has been paid $4,472,457 of it. 18.8% of it was signing or option bonus, against 33.0% across the league: more of this career than usual was base salary, which stops the day a player is released.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ifeatu Melifonwu's net worth?
We publish career earnings rather than net worth. Ifeatu Melifonwu's career earnings are $4,472,457.
What is Ifeatu Melifonwu's 2024 salary?
Ifeatu Melifonwu's 2024 salary is $1,217,000.
Who does Ifeatu Melifonwu play for?
Ifeatu Melifonwu plays for Tampa Bay Buccaneers .
How many seasons of earnings are recorded for Ifeatu Melifonwu?
We hold 4 seasons of earnings history for Ifeatu Melifonwu.