After taking some reps at safety last week, head coach Dan Campbell explains just what led to the coaching staff trying cornerback Ifeatu Melifonwu out at a new position.
The Detroit Lions drafted Melifonwu in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft and played him at cornerback in seven games last season. He likely would’ve played more but found himself on injured reserve for a solid chunk of the year with a quad injury. Now during OTAs, the 23-year-old out of Syracuse is trying his hand at safety.
Campbell explained Thursday that it basically comes down to versatility.