Max Melton Explained

Max Melton
Current Team:Arizona Cardinals
Number:16
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:April 15, 2002
Birth Place:Mays Landing, New Jersey, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lb:193
High School:Cedar Creek
(Egg Harbor City, New Jersey)
College:Rutgers (2020–2023)
Draftyear:2024
Draftround:2
Draftpick:43
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Statseason:2024
Statlabel1:Tackles
Statlabel2:Interceptions
Statlabel3:Interception yards
Statlabel4:Pass deflections
Statlabel5:Forced fumbles
Statlabel6:Fumble recoveries
Statlabel7:Sacks
Statlabel8:Defensive touchdowns
Pfr:M/MeltMa00

Malachi "Max" Melton (born April 15, 2002) is an American football cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and was selected by the Cardinals in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft.

Early life

Melton grew up in the Mays Landing section of Hamilton Township, Atlantic County, New Jersey and attended Cedar Creek High School. Melton initially committed to play college football at Purdue over offers from Rutgers and Temple.[1] He flipped his commitment to Rutgers during his senior year.[2]

College career

Melton played in nine games with six starts during his freshman season with the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and made 21 tackles. He started ten games at cornerback as a sophomore and had 28 tackles with three interceptions and six passes broken up.[3] Melton missed three games due to a suspension.[4] He was named honorable mention All-Big Ten Conference after recording 33 tackles with two tackles for loss, two interceptions, and ten passes broken up.[5]

Professional career

Melton was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the second round with the 43rd overall pick of the 2024 NFL draft.[6] He was selected to be the team's nickelback/slot cornerback.

Personal life

Melton's father, Gary, played football at Rutgers and his mother, Vicky, played on the women's basketball team.[7] His older brother, Bo Melton, played wide receiver at Rutgers and currently plays in the NFL for the Green Bay Packers.[8] Another brother, Gary Jr., played football at Delaware State.[9]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Recruiting: Cedar Creek football star Malachi Melton commits to Purdue. Phil. Anastasia. Philadelphia Inquirer. July 17, 2019. May 4, 2023.
  2. Web site: Rutgers flips legacy Malachi Melton from Purdue for Greg Schiano’s 4th pledge since return. Todderick. Hunt. NJ.com. December 11, 2019. May 4, 2023.
  3. Web site: Rutgers defensive back Max Melton ranked as a potential defensive breakout star. Kristian. Dyer. Rutgers Wire. USA Today. February 10, 2022. May 7, 2023.
  4. Web site: Rutgers suspends CBs Max Melton, Chris Long after paintball gun incident. The Athletic. September 21, 2021. May 4, 2023.
  5. Web site: Rutgers football team has top prospects for 2024 NFL Draft. Asbury Park Press. May 2, 2023. May 7, 2023.
  6. Web site: Urban. Darren. April 26, 2024. Cardinals Take Max Melton With Second-Round Pick. April 26, 2024. azcardinals.com.
  7. Web site: Their blood runs Scarlet: How the bond between Bo and Max Melton (and their parents) fuels Rutgers. Keith. Sargeant. NJ.com. September 8, 2021. May 4, 2023.
  8. Web site: How Rutgers football Max Melton learns from brother Bo Melton. Asbury Park Press. September 16, 2021. May 4, 2023.
  9. Web site: Mulranen . Patrick . May 7, 2021 . Rutgers, Melton brothers well-represented on Black Horse Pike . May 7, 2023 . Press of Atlantic City.

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