Max Melton
Career Summary
Rutgers cornerback drafted by Arizona.
Max Melton played cornerback at Rutgers before Arizona selected him in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
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Early Life
An NFL connection in his family.
Melton's brother, Bo, also played in the NFL with the Green Bay Packers.
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High School
Played both ways at Cedar Creek.
Melton attended Cedar Creek High School in Egg Harbor City, New Jersey, where he played receiver and cornerback.
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College Career
Four seasons with Rutgers.
Melton appeared in 44 games with 40 starts at Rutgers from 2020 through 2023, recording 114 tackles, eight interceptions and 22 passes defensed. He also blocked four punts.
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Path to the NFL
Selected 43rd overall in 2024.
Arizona chose Melton with the 43rd overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
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NFL Career
Played throughout his rookie season.
Melton appeared in all 17 games for Arizona in 2024 and made three starts.
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30665, 00-0039807, 2002-04-15, Max Melton, Max, Melton
MFT PLAYER RANKINGS
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MFT Score: 60.6
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