Josh Metellus, S, Michigan. Ranked #230 overall on the 2020 consensus board (Round 7 projection); Minnesota drafted him in Round 6, pick 205.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
47ROLE PLAYER
| Yr | Team | W-L | INT | PD | TKL | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '20 | MIN | 7-9 | — | — | — | 5% | 5 |
| '21 | MIN | 8-9 | — | 1 | 4 | 16% | 15 |
| '22 | MIN | 13-4 | 1 | 5 | 23 | 32% | 29 |
| '23 | MIN | 7-10 | 1 | 5 | 61 | 94% | 79 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 2 | 11 | 88 | 79% | 32 | |
| '24 | MIN | 14-3 | 2 | 5 | 52 | 87% | 66 |
| '25 | MIN | 9-8 | 2 | 6 | 40 | 97% | 85 |
| Career | — | 6 | 22 | 180 | 86% | 47 | |
Special Teams
| Yr | Team | ST SNP% | ST SNAPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| '20 | MIN | 62% | 262 |
| '21 | MIN | 65% | 298 |
| '22 | MIN | 77% | 381 |
| '23 | MIN | 44% | 194 |
| '24 | MIN | 46% | 210 |
| '25 | MIN | 3% | 10 |
| Career | 50% | 1355 | |
Size & Length
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All S in the 2020 draft class.
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Context
Height
5'11"
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Frame profile.
Weight
209 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
32.25"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
10.25"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All S in the 2020 draft class.
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Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
4.55 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
36.5"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
124"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
1.54 sec.
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
6.94 sec.
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
4.4 sec.
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
20 reps
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Josh Metellus leads all Ss from the 2020 draft class in career solo tackles.