Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley is a big fan of receiver-turned-cornerback Bo Melton. After dabbling at playing both receiver and cornerback earlier this offseason, Melton has made the full transition to cornerback in training camp, complete with a number change and his position adjusted on the Packers’ official website.
When Hafley was asked about Melton’s position swap, going into Year 4 of his NFL career, he explained that Melton’s athletic ability matches well with the high bar of the cornerback position. For reference, Melton’s 4.34-second 40-yard dash would rank among the top two percent of cornerbacks — per Relative Athletic Score — and his 4.