The New England Patriots are showing interest in 2017 second-round pick Obi Melifonwu, a source confirmed to NESN.com.
Melifonwu is visiting Gillette Stadium on Friday. NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport first reported the Patriots’ interest in the former UConn safety.
Melifonwu, a Grafton, Mass.-native, was drafted by the Oakland Raiders and was waived/injured in late August. He reverted to injured reserve after clearing waivers and was released Oct. 23.
The 6-foot-4, 224-pound safety tore up the 2017 NFL Scouting Combine, running a 4.40-second 40-yard dash with a 1.51-second 10-yard split, 44-inch vertical jump and 11-foot, 8-inch broad jump. He ran …