Rutgers DB Max Melton (16) - Andrew Mills/NJ Advanced Media
This Saturday, defensive back Max Melton will participate in the 2024 Reese’s Senior Bowl. Melton, the former Rutgers Scarlet Knight will get the chance to showcase his abilities one more time for draft scouts. This is the next step for the cornerback to pursue his NFL dreams. He is spending the week working with various NFL coaches and fellow players from across the nation. Here is a look at Melton’s time at Rutgers and his current draft stock.
Max Melton’s Collegiate Career
Melton has been with the Scarlet Knights since 2020 where he played in nine games, six starts. He is actually listed as a junior, and this is the first year the Reese’s Senior Bowl is allowing underclassmen to participate. In Melton’s four years, he had eight interceptions, one returned for a touchdown in 2021, one forced fumble, and four fumble recoveries, according to Sports Reference. He also had 22 passes defended, 8.5 tackles for loss, and one sack. He has been a solid player for the Scarlet Knights, but now it is time for him to move on to the league.
Max Melton’s Draft Stock
Melton’s name is one that is being brought up a decent number of times in mocks for various teams. Any organization that is in need of young a cornerback will be monitoring Melton’s status. One of the strengths for Melton that will help him heading into the draft is Melton’s hand-eye coordination and ball skills. He is still young and will continue to get better, but he is a strong player. As of pre-Reese’s Senior Bowl, fans can expect Melton to go in the third round. If corners are going fast in this year’s draft, he will definitely be a name to keep an eye on.
Melton will be the only Rutgers player in this year’s Reese’s Senior Bowl.
