Max Melton
Max Melton  DB  Rutgers | NFL Draft 2024 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Max Melton
Height
6-0
Weight
190
College
Rutgers
Position
DB
Class
Sophomore
Home town
Mays Landing, NJ
86.0/100
Player Rating
13
PositionRank (DB)
4.44
FortyYD Time
Interceptions
2
Interception YDS
1
Passes Defensed
9
Tackles
33
Sol tackles
23

Max Melton DB Rutgers | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Max Melton DB Rutgers
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Last Updated: 05/07/2023
Draft Year: 2024
40 time: 4.44 seconds (79%*)
Measurables:
Height: 6-0 (53%*) Weight: 190 (22%*)
Forty: 4.44 (O) (79%*) Shuttle: 4.30 (HS) (25%*)
Vertical: 37.5 (HS) (76%*)
0% 100%
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other (HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
Last Updated: 05/07/2023
Draft Year: 2024
40 time: 4.44 seconds (79%*)
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 6-0 (53%*) Weight: 190 (22%*)
Forty: 4.44 (O) (79%*) Shuttle: 4.30 (HS) (25%*)
Vertical: 37.5 (HS) (76%*)
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other
(HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
Overall Rating: 86.0 / 100
Game performance weighted rating
QB Rating When targeted: 87.0
Tackling:
74%
Run Defense:
79%
Coverage:
73%
Zone:
67%
Man/Press:
77%
DRAFT PROJECTION: 2nd - Late
Overall Rank: #55 Position rank: #13
College Games: 31 College Snaps: 1418
Grade: 3 ESPN  Stars 3 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 75/100
College Combine Results
Grade: 247 Sports 3  Stars 247 Sports 85.72 Stars 247 RATING: 85.72/100
Grade: 3 Stars 3 Stars RIVALS RATING: 5.6 (92%)
Draft Profile: Bio
Max Melton from Cedar Creek High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, Melton opted to join Rutgers.

In 2020 as a freshman Melton saw action in 9 games and played a total of 354 snaps at cornerback for the Scarlet Knights. He recorded 24 tackles, one assist, while adding 7 stops. In coverage Melton notched up one pass breakup, no interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 88.9.

As a sophomore in 2021 he played in 10 games and logged 487 snaps for the Scarlet Knights. He made 23 tackles, 5 assists, and had 2 stops. In coverage he totaled 6 pass breakups, 3 interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 92.3.

In 2022 as a junior Melton played in 12 games and contributed on 577 snaps. He chalked up 25 tackles, 6 assists, and added 9 stops. In the secondary Melton forced 6 pass breakups, 2 interceptions, and gave up QB rating when targetted of 84.8.
Scouting Report: Strengths
  • Great on route recognition and has click-and-close ability
  • Rare hand-eye coordination and agility, vision and third gear to make a living in the return game.
  • His ball skills are very good. Melton tracks the ball well downfield and has the hands and coordination to come away with interceptions even when Melton isn’t targeted often.
  • Has the physical gifts to match any cornerback in this class, but has rough edges on the field.
  • Willing in run support, coming downhill quickly when he has a chance to make a play.
  • He’s also very good in zone coverage, showing a great understanding of routes and the ability to close quickly.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
  • Feet aren’t ideal, as Melton gets sloppy in his backpedal and can be sluggish when transitioning to close on the ball.
  • Needs to tighten his angles in pursuit. Needs to show better tackling technique to consistently finish.
  • Too often gives too much of a cushion while playing off his man, and it becomes especially problematic since he’s not a particularly willing tackler.

How other scouting services rate Max Melton (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
67.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
15.0