Bo Melton

BIOGRAPHY

Miles Bokeem “Bo” Melton, born on May 18, 1999, occupies a prominent position in the American football scene as a professional wide receiver. Currently, he plays for the Green Bay Packers in the National Football League (NFL), displaying a commendable skill set punctuated by tenacity on the field.

Melton’s journey to the NFL began in Mays Landing, New Jersey where he was raised. His athletic prowess became apparent during his time at Cedar Creek High School where he made a big impact on the football field in his senior year. Boasting 51 receptions for 766 yards and nine touchdowns, Melton also proved his worth as a rusher with an impressive 451 yards and seven touchdowns.

His impressive high school statistics secured Melton’s prestige as a four-star recruit. With over 30 scholarship offers on the table, including those from prestigious schools like Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon, Penn State, and Virginia Tech, Melton chose to continue his football journey at Rutgers University. Here, his mettle would be tested against some of the best collegiate football players in the nation.

As a freshman, Melton took part in 11 games, boasting four receptions for 83 yards. By his sophomore season, he had featured in all the games scheduled for Rutgers, with a significant contribution of 28 catches for 245 yards. These numbers spiked in his junior year, positioning him as the Scarlet Knights’ leading player with 30 receptions and 427 receiving yards. In addition, Melton managed to make two touchdown catches.

The year 2020 proved to be a rewarding year for Melton, as he led the team again with 47 catches and 638 receiving yards. Apart from six touchdown receptions, he rushed for two touchdowns and also scored on a punt return. Despite the global outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, the NFL granted an extra year of eligibility to college athletes. Melton seized this opportunity, returning to Rutgers for a fifth season, in which he posted a career-high 55 catches for 618 yards and three touchdowns.

The subsequent phase of Melton’s journey was a notable recognition of his college career performance, notably playing in the 2022 Senior Bowl. The Seattle Seahawks recognized his talent and drafted him in the seventh round, 229th overall, during the 2022 NFL draft. However, Melton was waived in August the same year only to be signed to the practice squad the following day.

Melton’s NFL career took a significant turn on December 27, 2022, as he was signed to the active roster of the Green Bay Packers. Despite being released in August 2023 following final roster cuts, he found his way back to the Packers’ practice squad the very next day.

Melton demonstrated his resilience by persisting with the practice squad and was eventually signed to the active roster on November 22. Shortly after, he was released again on November 29. However, Melton’s tenacity saw him re-signed to the practice squad again, and by Week 16 and 17 in December 2023, he found himself back on the active roster.

December 31, 2023, marked a paramount day in Melton’s career as he had a breakout game against the Minnesota Vikings. He impressively tallied 6 receptions for 105 yards and a touchdown, leading to his signing on the active roster the next day. His only target in the Packers’ divisional round against the San Francisco 49ers resulted in a 19-yard touchdown reception.

Off the field, Bo Melton is a devoted Christian. His familial background is one distinguished by athletics: his father, Gary, formerly played football at Rutgers, whilst his mother, Vicky, was part of the women’s basketball team. Following in their footsteps, his younger brother, Max, is serving as a defensive back for the Arizona Cardinals. These ties to sport and family have undoubtedly shaped Melton’s early career and his robust athletic profile.