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2021 NFL Draft: How Ifeatu Melifonwu impacts Detroit Lions roster

The run on Day 2 defensive picks continues for the Detroit Lions as they add cornerback Ifeatu Melifonwu with their other third-round pick.

Player selected: Ifeatu Melifonwu

Position: CB

Current players on roster at CB:

  • Quinton Dunbar
  • Corn Elder
  • Jeff Okudah
  • Amani Oruwariye
  • Mike Ford

Offseason losses at CB:

  • Justin Coleman
  • Desmond Trufant
  • Darryl Roberts
  • Tony McRae

Impact:

Out of all the positions on defense, the cornerback group has probably changed the most this offseason.