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Josh Metellus

Minnesota Vikings · Defensive back · #44

Josh Metellus is a defensive back for the Minnesota Vikings, wearing #44. Josh played college football at Michigan and was drafted in 2020 (round 6, pick 205). Listed at 5'11" and 210 lb.

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Josh Metellus: facts

Team
Minnesota Vikings
Position
Defensive back (DB)
Jersey number
#44
College
Michigan
Draft
2020, round 6, pick 205 (Minnesota Vikings)
Born
January 21, 1998 (age 28)
Height
5'11"
Weight
210 lb
Rookie season
2020

Source: nflverse player records, the 2025 roster and the 2026 weekly rosters through week 4 (CC BY 4.0). See the other 2020 draft picks in our database.

Josh Metellus: career by team

  1. Minnesota Vikings2020–2026

Seasons on each roster from the nflverse roster files (CC BY 4.0); old team names are shown under today's franchise.

Other Vikings defensive backs

Also from Michigan

Drafted near Josh in 2020

Josh Metellus: questions

What team does Josh Metellus play for?

Josh Metellus is on the Minnesota Vikings roster (NFC North) in the 2026 nflverse weekly rosters (through week 4), wearing jersey number 44.

What position does Josh Metellus play?

Defensive back (DB), as recorded in the nflverse data.

Where did Josh Metellus go to college?

Michigan. 70 other players in our dataset came from the same school.

When was Josh Metellus drafted?

In 2020, round 6, pick 205, by the Minnesota Vikings.

How tall is Josh Metellus?

5'11" (71 inches), 210 lb.

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