Pro Football Focus ranks former Rutgers standout Max Melton as a riser in the NFL draft
With the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine completed, Rutgers football Max Melton is one of the biggest risers on PFF’s Big Board.
Last season, Melton was an All-Big Ten selection at Rutgers.
The 6-foot, 190-pound cornerback has had a fantastic draft season following multiple measurements and testing results. He showcased versatile coverage ability as an outside and slot corner at the Senior Bowl while showing his elite athleticism in Indianapolis.
Last week during the NFL combine, Melton led all cornerbacks with an 11-foot-4 broad jump. He also ranked third in the vertical with 40.5 inches.
A 4.39-second 40-yard dash, however, is what really created some buzz last week for Melton at the combine.
If the Eagles choose to address their opening at slot cornerback in the 2024 NFL Draft, they’ll have plenty of options.
Mike Sainristil and Max Melton have the potential to be elite slot cornerbacks in the NFL for the foreseeable future. pic.twitter.com/LCKDIotRpB
— Anthony DiBona (@DiBonaPFN) March 6, 2024
According to PFF’s Big Board, the former Scarlet Knight is ranked No. 99 overall and No. 14 ranked cornerback on the board after the conclusion of the NFL combine.
In four seasons with the Scarlet Knights, Melton has recorded 114 total tackles, eight interceptions, 30 pass breakups, one forced fumble, and four fumble recoveries in 43 games.
There is a good chance that Melton is a Day 2 selection in April’s NFL draft.
