Gridiron Core
NFL · 2026
Max Melton
Cardinals· #16

MaxMelton

Cornerback

  • 5'11"
  • 190 lbs
  • Age 24
23
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Int
4
Pass Def
2026 SeasonThrough 7 games

Player Info

Position
Cornerback
Height
5'11"
Weight
190 lbs
Age
24
Born
April 15, 2002 · Mays Landing, NJ
College
Rutgers
Experience
3rd Season

Contract Details

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$8.9MTotal Value
4YearsDuration
$2.2MAvg. Annual
2024 – 2027Contract Years
$1.6M2026 Salary

Rookie contract · free agent 2028via ESPN

Draft Info

2024Draft Year
Round 2Round
Pick 43Overall
RutgersCollegeARIDrafted By

Season Stats

2026 Regular Season
23Tackles
14Solo
9Assisted
0.0Sacks
1.5Stuffs
0Forced Fum
0Int
4Pass Def

Career Stats

Full career
SeasonGamesTklSackIntPD
20267230.004
202510310.005
202417510.005
Total341050.0014

Fantasy Outlook

2026 Projection
—Projected Pts
—Position Rank
No weekly scoring

Melton was inactive for the Week 7 meeting with the Broncos. While he was listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Dallas after logging three limited practice sessions during the week, he has since been cleared to suit up, likely resulting in fewer snaps for Kalen King.

Recent Games

Game log
DateOpponentTklSoloSackIntPD
Nov 1@ DALW220.000
Oct 18@ LARW630.000
Oct 11vs DETL320.001

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Injury Status

HealthyNo injury designation