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Joe Maddon Jersey former Huskies defensive back Obi Melifonwu: He almost jumped TOO far!This is crazy: Obi Melifonwu (DB - ) broad jumps 11'9"!!! NFL (@NFL) Heres the thing: Melifonwus gravity-defying
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David Ross Jersey Melifonwu is as physically gifted, or more physically gifted, than those players at that
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