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98
Games
238
Solo Tackles
3
Sacks
6
Interceptions
Josh Metellus is a safety out of Michigan, selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the 205th overall pick (round 6) in the 2020 NFL Draft. He has played 98 regular-season games since 2020, with the Minnesota Vikings.
Draft Details
Josh Metellus Career Stats
- Primary starter for 2 seasons.
- Active in the 2026 season — stats update weekly.
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | MIN | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | MIN | 10 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | MIN | 14 | 30 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | MIN | 17 | 64 | 38 | 5 | 2.5 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 4 |
| 2024 | MIN | 17 | 52 | 40 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| 2025 | MIN | 14 | 40 | 44 | 1 | 0.5 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2026 | MIN | 3 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Career | 81 | 213 | 146 | 9 | 3.5 | 19 | 6 | 24 | 5 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
NFL Combine Results
Height
5-11
Weight
209 lbs
40-Yard Dash
4.55s
Bench Press
20 reps
Vertical Jump
36.5"
Broad Jump
124"
3-Cone Drill
6.94s
Shuttle
4.40s
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