Josh Metellus
26-Year-Old
2024 Defense Stats
TCKL
54
SACKS
0.0
INT
1
FF
1
TD
0
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
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. Read Past Outlooks
Forces fumble against Detroit
Metellus accrued eight tackles (four solo) and one forced fumble in Sunday's 31-29 loss to the Lions.
ANALYSIS
Metellus was the Vikings' second-leading tackler Sunday behind Ivan Pace (10). Metellus and Camryn Bynum combined to strip the ball out of David Montgomery's hands midway through the fourth quarter, which Pace returned for a 36-yard scoop and score. Through the first six games of the regular season, Metellus has logged 34 tackles (21 solo), three pass breakups, one interception and one forced fumble.
Metellus was the Vikings' second-leading tackler Sunday behind Ivan Pace (10). Metellus and Camryn Bynum combined to strip the ball out of David Montgomery's hands midway through the fourth quarter, which Pace returned for a 36-yard scoop and score. Through the first six games of the regular season, Metellus has logged 34 tackles (21 solo), three pass breakups, one interception and one forced fumble.
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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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2023 Fantasy Outlook
Metellus played in all 17 games for the Vikings in 2022 primarily in a depth safety role and accumulated 42 tackles (32) solo, one interception and five passes defended in the process. He projects to play a similar role for the club in 2023.
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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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Shines in Swiss-Army-knife role
Metellus logged 116 total tackles, including 2.5 sacks, while also forcing four fumbles and deflecting five passes in 17 games with the Vikings during the 2023 regular season.
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Ends Week 17 loss with seven stops
Metellus posted seven tackles (six solo) in Sunday's loss to Green Bay.
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Racks up 10 stops Week 16
Metellus tallied 10 tackles (eight solo) in Sunday's loss to Detroit.
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Second career INT in win
Metellus had eight tackles (five solo) and a 43-yard interception in Sunday's 24-10 win over the Packers.
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