He played college football at Rutgers, and was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL draft.
Melton grew up in Mays Landing, New Jersey and attended Cedar Creek High School.
[6] As a junior, Melton led the Scarlet Knights with 30 receptions and 427 receiving yards and caught two touchdown passes.
[16] Melton was released on August 29, 2023, following final roster cuts and was signed to the Packers' practice squad the next day.
[25] In the Packers' divisional round matchup against the San Francisco 49ers, Melton caught his only target for a 19-yard touchdown reception.