Podcast appearances and mentions of Obi Melifonwu

We chat with the great Obi Melifonwu! Obi was originally drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the second round (56th overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft. Throughout his three-year career with the Raiders (2017-18) and New England Patriots (2018-19), he has appeared in seven games (one start) and registered seven tackles. He was waived by New England on April 27, 2020. A 26-year-old native of South Grafton, MA, Melifonwu attended the University of Connecticut where he appeared in 48 games (47 starts) and registered 351 tackles, 16 passes defensed, eight interceptions, two fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles. Join us to learn more about Obi!

Patriots safety Obi Melifonwu addresses the media at Gillette Stadium on November 9, 2018.

A room filled with heroes - Dan Hanzus, Gregg Rosenthal, Chris Wesseling, Marc Sessler & Colleen Wolfe - react to Dallas Cowboys center Travis Frederick's diagnosis of Guillain Barre Syndrome (7:30), the Ravens' bad luck with tight ends (10:10), reflecting on the Eagles vs Browns Preseason Week 3 game (12:00), Raiders parting ways with Obi Melifonwu (17:15), Todd Gurley not playing a single snap in the preseason (20:10), Cardinals' GM Steve Keim's emotional speech following his return from suspension (23:10) and what's behind the tarp, Mike Tomlin (25:41)? The heroes then share their 'New Football Year Resolutions' (31:00) and, lastly, LEAVE Jason Witten alone (49:30)!Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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A room filled with heroes - Dan Hanzus, Gregg Rosenthal, Chris Wesseling, Marc Sessler & Colleen Wolfe - react to Dallas Cowboys center Travis Frederick's diagnosis of Guillain Barre Syndrome (7:30), the Ravens’ bad luck with tight ends (10:10), reflecting on the Eagles vs Browns Preseason Week 3 game (12:00), Raiders parting ways with Obi Melifonwu (17:15), Todd Gurley not playing a single snap in the preseason (20:10), Cardinals’ GM Steve Keim's emotional speech following his return from suspension (23:10) and what’s behind the tarp, Mike Tomlin (25:41)? The heroes then share their 'New Football Year Resolutions' (31:00) and, lastly, LEAVE Jason Witten alone (49:30)!

TOPICS: - Terrell Watson to the Chargers - George Iloka to the Vikings - Ben/Steelers to run more no huddle - Obi Melifonwu released - Tarp wall - Steelers/Titans injury report - Chris Boswell contract extension - Vince Williams contract extension Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seth and Nic close out the draft season with on of our favorite players in the draft. Obi Melifonwu is the most athletic Safety in the Draft and has impressed throughout the process. His game is something Defensive Coordinators will foam at the mouth for and he should go pretty early in the draft tonight...

In the top news from the past two weeks, the Seahawks continue to accumulate top 5 draft picks from the 2013 draft as Dion Jordan is added to the roster after a disappointing beginning to his career in Miami. After collecting all of the Buffalo Bills running backs from the Marshawn Lynch era, is this the next goal for Seattle? We continue our series of looking at players the Seahawks have reportedly met with leading up to the 2017 NFL Draft and this week it's a look at the defensive backs. Reports show Seattle has met with at least six prospects at corner and another six at safety. It looks like this is a draft where the Seahawks could be looking to create a lot of competition in the secondary. Standout players in this group include Budda Baker from Washington, Obi Melifonwu of Connecticut and Cordrea Tankersley of Clemson. Reports had Marshawn Lynch coming out of retirement this past week, until Marshawn straightened things out by saying that when [catfish] gets real, he'll let us know.  Adam wants to make sure the Raiders know that he wants some significant compensation if Seattle is going to deal him. With continued reports speculating on trade possibilities for Richard Sherman, and a report saying the trade was Sherman's idea, Adam tries to find a rational explanation that fits all of the reports that we've heard in the past month. Thanks to our listeners, we've now hit 200 reviews in the U.S. iTunes store and we're looking for about 40 more to try and run down a podcast about the NFL. The guys get into why a writer for Bleacher Report and a writer for Awful Announcing need to do better. Find out why golfer John Daly and Seahawks corner DeAndre Elliott are better at life in the closing segment of the show. Subscribe via: iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Facebook | Twitter | RSS Or listen on our free app for Android, iOS, Kindle or Windows Phone/PC Call or text: 253-235-9041 Email: gohawks@seahawkerspodcast.com Support the show Get in the Flock! Visit GetInTheFlock.com and get bonus episodes Get signed Seahawks gear via Pristine Auction Or visit our website for other ways to support the show Find Sea Hawkers clubs around the world at SeaHawkers.org Music from the show by The 12 Train, download each track at ReverbNation

Miami Dolphins & NFL Draft fans alike, we take a deep dive in this episode into the Safety position for the upcoming NFL Draft! Ian Wharton (author of one of the best draft guide's on the market - link below!) joins us to discuss the prospects at the position. We cover a large number of Safeties in the draft, discuss how players like Jabrill Peppers and Obi Melifonwu may or may not fit with the team, discuss the possibilities of moving to a 4-2-5 "Big Nickel" and more!Let us know YOUR thoughts on the conversation and make sure to like and/or subscribe! You can catch us numerous places, including:iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-finside/id1146112484?mt=2YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OnTheFinSideSpreaker: http://www.spreaker.com/user/onthefinsideStitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/on-the-finside?refid=stprYou can buy a copy of Ian Whartons 2017 NFL Draft Guide for yourself by visiting www.DraftCentric.weebly.com - and remember, half of the proceeds will go to CurePSP. To learn more about them please go here: http://www.psp.org/Tune in and tell your friends!Follow us on Facebook (www.Facebook.com/OnTheFinSide) as well as Twitter (@OnTheFinSide @BrianCat13 & @Phinatic_Pick). We're also now available on the Miami Sports Music app! http://miamisportsmusic.com/app

Miami Dolphins & NFL Draft fans alike, we take a deep dive in this episode into the Safety position for the upcoming NFL Draft! Ian Wharton (author of one of the best draft guide's on the market - link below!) joins us to discuss the prospects at the position. We cover a large number of Safeties in the draft, discuss how players like Jabrill Peppers and Obi Melifonwu may or may not fit with the team, discuss the possibilities of moving to a 4-2-5 "Big Nickel" and more!Let us know YOUR thoughts on the conversation and make sure to like and/or subscribe! You can catch us numerous places, including:iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-finside/id1146112484?mt=2YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OnTheFinSideSpreaker: http://www.spreaker.com/user/onthefinsideStitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/on-the-finside?refid=stprYou can buy a copy of Ian Whartons 2017 NFL Draft Guide for yourself by visiting www.DraftCentric.weebly.com - and remember, half of the proceeds will go to CurePSP. To learn more about them please go here: http://www.psp.org/Tune in and tell your friends!Follow us on Facebook (www.Facebook.com/OnTheFinSide) as well as Twitter (@OnTheFinSide @BrianCat13 & @Phinatic_Pick). We're also now available on the Miami Sports Music app! http://miamisportsmusic.com/app

UConn defensive back Obi Melifonwu of UConn joins Ric Serritella for the NFL Draft Bible Player Spotlight Show! Player Spotlight | Obi Melifonwu, DB, UConn 6-4/224/4.40Four-Year Starter; Team-high 118 tackles in 2016 with four interceptions.Potential First Round Pick; 26 Confirmed NFL teams at pro day workout. *You can watch his highlights here. Be sure to log-on to: www.NFLDraftBible.com for exclusive coverage of the NFL Draft, "Bringing you the names you need to know first, since 2002!" Follow @NFLDraftBible

Inside The Pylon's Shane Alexander joins the show to discuss with Wye his scouting process and how he assembles an NFL Draft big board. They then look at the 2017 NFL Draft's Most Polarizing Prospects; players talked about include Jabrill Peppers, Taco Charlton, Dont'a Foreman, Obi Melifonwu & Jordan Willis.

The NFL Draft's projected 1st Round Safety/Corner Obi Melifonwu of UCONN sits with Paul to discuss a bit about the NFL Draft, the process and how Obi got to where he is today. They cover a range of topics, including everything from Obi's NFL goals, his record setting performance at the combine, covering Rob Gronkowski, community involvement, family and even talk a little Justin Bieber!Let us know YOUR thoughts on the conversation and make sure to like and/or subscribe! Tune in and tell your friends!Follow us on Facebook (www.Facebook.com/OnTheFinSide) as well as Twitter (@OnTheFinSide @BrianCat13 & @Phinatic_Pick). We're also now available on the Miami Sports Music app! http://miamisportsmusic.com/app

The NFL Draft's projected 1st Round Safety/Corner Obi Melifonwu of UCONN sits with Paul to discuss a bit about the NFL Draft, the process and how Obi got to where he is today. They cover a range of topics, including everything from Obi's NFL goals, his record setting performance at the combine, covering Rob Gronkowski, community involvement, family and even talk a little Justin Bieber!Let us know YOUR thoughts on the conversation and make sure to like and/or subscribe! Tune in and tell your friends!Follow us on Facebook (www.Facebook.com/OnTheFinSide) as well as Twitter (@OnTheFinSide @BrianCat13 & @Phinatic_Pick). We're also now available on the Miami Sports Music app! http://miamisportsmusic.com/app

Its only episode 5 and we're already doing a mailbag episode. A special thanks goes out to everyone that submitted us a question. What are the Lions draft needs? What does the Lions Draft Board look like? Who does Erik like besides Haason Reddick? Obi Melifonwu? (not a typo) What are the chances of seeing the Lions make a trade in the first round? When might the Lions take a running back? Why do the Lions even consider taking a player with perceived "motor" issues? Who do we see starting right away after drafting them? Why not draft a DE? (Especially when they are so expensive in FA) It was great getting all the questions and we will definitely do this again. If anything ever pops into your mind that you might want to hear us talk about, send us a tweet anytime. https://detroitlionsbreakdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/DLB_Ep05.mp3 As always, thanks for listening. Tweet us (@erikschlitt, @JoeKania_DLB, @lionsbreakdown)

We are 6-days away from Selection Sunday in College Basketball! This is the time of year that Whitney likes to call “The Bandwagon Time” for college basketball – a time of year when it’s totally okay – and even appropriate – to jump on the bandwagon of college b-ball. March Madness is just around the corner and people are getting excited to see some of the best college athletes play to win. In this week’s episode of Girls on the Sideline, Lindsay and Whitney discuss “The Bandwagon Time” in college basketball, March Madness, The NFL Combine, and the surprising – yet long-overdue – approval of golf players wearing shorts in the PGA.   Highlights of Today’s Episode: Interesting March Madness statistics and the odds of picking a perfect bracket. NFL Combine uniforms – Are they running in their underwear?? Adidas’ announcement leading up to the NFL Combine Former U-Conn safety, Obi Melifonwu, broad jumps a whopping 11-feet 9-inches and vertical jumps 44-inches in the NFL Combine. S. Soccer Federation announces that all U.S. players must stand respectfully during the National Anthem.     Lindsay’s MVP & LVP of the Week: This week’s MVP award goes to: The PGA for finally embracing shorts. This week’s LVP award goes to: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Quarterback Jameis Winston for his demeaning speech to fifth-grade students.     Whitney’s MVP & LVP of the Week: This week’s MVP award goes to: The Penn State Dance Marathon and Football Team for their amazing dance performance as well as the school raising over $10-million dollars during the 46-hour dance event. This week’s LVP award goes to: Media sensationalism     Love the show? Join our fans on the net and leave us your honest feedback!  Tweet Us  Follow Us on Facebook  Check Us Out on iTunes  Tune In on Stitcher  Hang Out with Us on SoundCloud  Visit Our Website