2024 Defense Stats
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103
SACKS
0.0
INT
2
FF
1
TD
0
2025 Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Metellus is listed as a safety, but his actual usage hardly fits neatly into a single category. The majority of his snaps last season came in the box as a hybrid strong safety/box linebacker. That allows him to come close to matching the most prolific tacklers among defensive backs around the league. Metellus' other primary home is at slot corner, where he showed considerable improvement in coverage in 2024 when he allowed only one touchdown while holding quarterbacks to a 93.8 quarterback rating when targeted. All that adds up to a player with a proven track record and a key role in the Minnesota defense. Read Past Outlooks
Piles up 103 tackles in 2024
Metellus finished the 2024 season with 103 tackles (63 solo), five pass breakups, including two interceptions, and one forced fumble across 17 regular-season contests.
ANALYSIS
Metellus appeared in all 17 games for the third straight season, but he started just 10 contests after starting all 17 the previous year. Metellus still played 87 percent of the defensive snaps as a near-full time performer. A sixth-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, Metellus has posted back-to-back 100-tackle campaigns and has one year left on a three-year, $8 million deal. With Camryn Bynum scheduled to be a free agent in March, Metellus could be in line for a starting gig in 2025 after splitting time between safety, slot corner and linebacker this past season.
Metellus appeared in all 17 games for the third straight season, but he started just 10 contests after starting all 17 the previous year. Metellus still played 87 percent of the defensive snaps as a near-full time performer. A sixth-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, Metellus has posted back-to-back 100-tackle campaigns and has one year left on a three-year, $8 million deal. With Camryn Bynum scheduled to be a free agent in March, Metellus could be in line for a starting gig in 2025 after splitting time between safety, slot corner and linebacker this past season.
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Measurables Review
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How do Josh Metellus' measurables compare to other safeties?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 11"Weight
207 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.55 secShuttle Time
4.40 secCone Drill
6.94 secVertical Jump
36.5 inBroad Jump
124 inBench Press
20 repsHand Length
10.25 inArm Length
32.25 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Metellus had established himself as a special teams ace throughout much of his rookie contract, but the arrival of defensive coordinator Brian Flores helped him reach new heights in his fourth season as a pro. He was used all over the field, playing significant snaps along the defensive line, inside the box, and as a slot corner. That gave him a unique ability to be on the hunt for big plays and contribute stats across the board, and he did just that by picking up 2.5 sacks, picking off a pass and forcing four fumbles. With Flores back with the team for a second season, Metellus should keep his role as a do-it-all defender that will bring plenty of fantasy production - even if it comes in an unconventional way.
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Posts seven stops in Week 16 win
Metellus recorded seven tackles and two QB hits in Sunday's 27-24 victory against Seattle.
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Double-digit stops in victory
Metellus recorded 10 total tackles (eight solo) in Monday's 30-12 win over the Bears.
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Picks off Cousins in Week 14
Metellus finished Sunday's 42-21 win over Atlanta with seven tackles (five solo) and one interception.
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Forces fumble against Detroit
Metellus accrued eight tackles (four solo) and one forced fumble in Sunday's 31-29 loss to the Lions.
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Snags pick in win
Metellus tallied seven tackles (five solo) and an interception during the Vikings' 23-17 win over the 49ers on Sunday.
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Might land contract extension
Metellus could receive a contract extension offer from the Vikings this offseason, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
ANALYSIS
The 27-year-old safety has emerged as a key piece of the Minnesota secondary over the last two campaigns, topping 100 tackles in each campaign while also producing 10 passes defended, including three interceptions, and five forced fumbles over 34 regular-season contests. Metellus' current contract runs through 2025, and he'll carry a $7.38 million cap hit if an extension isn't worked out. His role on the defense would become even more vital if Harrison Smith elects to retire this offseason.
The 27-year-old safety has emerged as a key piece of the Minnesota secondary over the last two campaigns, topping 100 tackles in each campaign while also producing 10 passes defended, including three interceptions, and five forced fumbles over 34 regular-season contests. Metellus' current contract runs through 2025, and he'll carry a $7.38 million cap hit if an extension isn't worked out. His role on the defense would become even more vital if Harrison Smith elects to retire this offseason.