Gridiron Core
NFL · 2026
Joshua Metellus
Vikings· #44

JoshuaMetellus

Safety

  • 5'11"
  • 208 lbs
  • Age 28
50
Tackles
0.5
Sacks
0
Int
4
Pass Def
2026 SeasonThrough 7 games

Player Info

Position
Safety
Height
5'11"
Weight
208 lbs
Age
28
Born
January 21, 1998 · Pembroke Pines, FL
College
Michigan
Experience
7th Season

Contract Details

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$39.8MTotal Value
5YearsDuration
$8MAvg. Annual
2025 – 2029Contract Years
$4M2026 Salary

Veteran contract · free agent 2030via ESPN

Draft Info

2020Draft Year
Round 6Round
Pick 205Overall
MichiganCollegeMINDrafted By

Season Stats

2026 Regular Season
50Tackles
27Solo
23Assisted
0.5Sacks
0.5Stuffs
0Forced Fum
0Int
4Pass Def

Career Stats

Full career
SeasonGamesTklSackIntPD
20267500.504
202514860.526
2024171030.025
Total1034193.5626

Fantasy Outlook

2026 Projection
—Projected Pts
—Position Rank
No weekly scoring

Metellus led Minnesota in tackles and recorded a season-high mark in the process. He's been a consistent presence for the Vikings' tough defense this season, playing every defensive snap in six of the team's seven contests so far. Metellus is up to 50 stops through seven games, putting him on pace for the third triple-digit tackle campaign of his career.

Recent Games

Game log
DateOpponentTklSoloSackIntPD
Nov 1@ DETL1350.001
Oct 25vs INDW730.000
Oct 11@ NOW540.000

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Injury Status

HealthyNo injury designation