Rutgers Cornerback Max Melton Says Brother (and Packers Receiver) Bo Prepared Him for NFL Combine

INDIANAPOLIS — Over the course of his career at Rutgers, cornerback Max Melton played against many talented receivers in the Big Ten. But none of those guys compared to his older brother, Bo Melton.

Bo was an incredibly productive receiver in his five seasons with the Scarlet Knights. He accounted for 2,011 yards and 11 touchdowns on 164 catches from 2017-21.

Max arrived in Piscataway for the last two years of Bo's time at Rutgers. The younger Melton said that his brother really helped his progress, especially early in his career.

"I was with Bo for two years at Rutgers when I was a young DB. That was my first year truly playing corner. I only played corner one year in high school," Max said at the NFL Scouting Combine Thursday. "Definitely perfecting my craft against Bo for two years. We'd be going at it in practice in one-on-ones. ... I feel like my brother is the best wide receiver."

Bo was a seventh-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, going No. 229 to the Seattle Seahawks. He was waived by the team and eventually picked up by the Green Bay Packers, where he's seen limited action.

In two seasons with the Packers, Bo has caught 16 passes for 218 yards and a touchdown. Max says that watching his brother struggle to get playing time has helped him appreciate the NFL process.

"He was always the best at everything. Seeing him come to the league and not play right away was shocking to me, humbling to me," Max said.

"So, he just told me to keep your head down, block out the outside noise — good or bad — block out the outside noise. Perfect your craft and it'll work out for you at the end of the day."