Max Melton-CB-Rutgers

Phoenix49ers · 2024-02-29T10:13:57-08:00

I've been following the draft a long time, never heard of a team meeting with a player this much so early on in the process. Rutgers CB Max Melton said between the Senior Bowl and the NFL Combine, he's met with the #49ers 5-6 times. Growing up in South Jersey, he's always been a die-hard 49ers fan. Even threw out a Ronnie Lott reference. Inside / outside corner versatility. Good length pic.twitter.com/AQJICfL7XH— Chase Senior (@Chase_Senior) February 29, 2024 Its not difficult to see why the 49ers would be interested. Melton checks all the boxes to play CB in this defense. Eager and willing tackler, if not somewhat undisciplined. Good size, plays physical, better suited for zone but isn't a huge liability in man either with his size and athleticism. He's definitely a ballhawk, looking constantly to make a play on the ball. Also a monster on special teams, blocked several punts while at Rutgers, would definitely be a welcome contributor on just that aspect alone as a rookie. He could be a very intriguing pickup in the 2nd to 3rd rounds. Rutgers CB Max Melton is a name to keep an eye on. Patient, smart, closing speed, and special teams value! pic.twitter.com/3n68FRn32p— Robert Cardona (@CARDONAFAM29) June 15, 2023Max Melton doing Max Melton things. The Rutgers CB is one of the best in the Big Ten. pic.twitter.com/8MyrwdvjbB— Oliver Hodgkinson (@ojhodgkinson) September 3, 2023Rutgers CB Max Melton with great coverage. He stays patient and light on his feet to get the PBU. #NFL | #SeniorBowl pic.twitter.com/0Um1DyLlfs— Daniel Adams (@Im_DanielAdams) February 1, 2024PICKED OFF! Beautiful play by #Rutgers cornerback Max Melton to send it to halftime. #Iowa leads 3-0. pic.twitter.com/fzxGjiMTgt— Rutgers Scarlet Knights | TheKnightReport.Net (@RutgersRivals) November 11, 2023Rutgers DB and @seniorbowl standout Max Melton on his previous history playing wide receiver and how that translates to his game on defense pic.twitter.com/Ez6LNpaMhG— JT Ruhnke (@jt_ruhnke) February 29, 2024Finally, Max Melton on his reaction to seeing Bo score his playoff TD against the 49ers pic.twitter.com/mGov4dn1wS— Packers coverage by Acme Packing Co. (@acmepackingco) February 29, 2024

Feb 29, 2024 at 10:22 AM

49ers808
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I've never heard of that either. Maybe he's exaggerating because he's a fan lol

Feb 29, 2024 at 10:33 AM

NYniner85
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Versatile inside outside DB. I don't think he's super sticky to play primarily outside. I would love someone that can play a lot of man across from Ward.

but as a day 3 prospect, I'm down with Melton from what I saw.

Feb 29, 2024 at 10:35 AM

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I do love a DB who's got good calm and patient feet.

Feb 29, 2024 at 10:40 AM

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Originally posted by NYniner85:
Versatile inside outside DB. I don't think he's super sticky to play primarily outside. I would love someone that can play a lot of man across from Ward.

but as a day 3 prospect, I'm down with Melton from what I saw.

He's gonna need some coaching but I can live with using a fourth. Like you, I want a sticky cover guy who allows us to play man when we want to OR have to bring extra pressure.

Feb 29, 2024 at 10:42 AM

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Originally posted by Hysterikal:
I do love a DB who's got good calm and patient feet.

Okay Rex Ryan.... calm down.

Feb 29, 2024 at 11:11 AM

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Originally posted by OnTheClock:

Originally posted by NYniner85:
Versatile inside outside DB. I don't think he's super sticky to play primarily outside. I would love someone that can play a lot of man across from Ward.

but as a day 3 prospect, I'm down with Melton from what I saw.

He's gonna need some coaching but I can live with using a fourth. Like you, I want a sticky cover guy who allows us to play man when we want to OR have to bring extra pressure.

I need to watch more, overall wasn't super impressed but if they use one of those day 3 picks I'm fine.

I hope they go in the direction of having good man cover guys. Seeing Ward do his thing was pretty awesome

Feb 29, 2024 at 11:53 AM

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Originally posted by Waterbear:

Originally posted by Hysterikal:
I do love a DB who's got good calm and patient feet.

Okay Rex Ryan.... calm down.

Mar 1, 2024 at 12:05 PM

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Max Melton:

• 40.5" vertical jump
• 11'4" broad jump 👀
— Jordan Reid (@Jordan_Reid) March 1, 2024

Mar 1, 2024 at 12:32 PM

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It's happeningggg

Mar 3, 2024 at 5:05 PM

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kansasninerfan
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Originally posted by adrianlesnar:
It's happeningggg

You thinking 3rd Adrian?

Mar 3, 2024 at 6:12 PM

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Originally posted by kansasninerfan:

Originally posted by adrianlesnar:
It's happeningggg

You thinking 3rd Adrian?

Id hope so. I like him or Renardo Green with one of our 3rds

Mar 3, 2024 at 6:24 PM

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Originally posted by adrianlesnar:
Id hope so. I like him or Renardo Green with one of our 3rds

Same. Along with Khyree Jackson.

Mar 3, 2024 at 6:45 PM

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Originally posted by krizay:

Originally posted by adrianlesnar:
Id hope so. I like him or Renardo Green with one of our 3rds

Same. Along with Khyree Jackson.

All 3 good options. What about Sarinsill? What round you guys thinking?

Mar 4, 2024 at 3:53 AM

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Originally posted by 49ers808:
All 3 good options. What about Sarinsill? What round you guys thinking?

I personally don't want sarinsill. He is a slot cb which is Demo's spot. Not too mention Luter and Womack. Drafting Sarinsill will leave us in the same position of needing someone opposite of Ward.

Now if we were to get him in the 5th or later after getting us someone on the outside then whatev. Looks like it will take a day 2 pick and I'll pass on that personally