Josh Metellus was drafted No. 205 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2020 NFL Draft out of Michigan. 96 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
2020 NFL Draft · Rd 6, Pick 26 · #205 overall
Josh Metellus Michigan Draft
Josh Metellus was drafted No. 205 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2020 NFL Draft out of Michigan. 96 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #205
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 2020
- NFL games
- 96
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 2068th at Michigan
The pick
How Josh Metellus came off the board in 2020.
- Position
- Safety S
- College
-
Michigan
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'11" · 209 lbs
- Hometown
- Pembroke Pines, FL
- Pre-draft board
- No. 233 prospect41.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
96 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
- Games played
- 96
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 2068th among Michigan picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 20100% of career value
- Final season
- 20255 years after the draft
Around pick 205
Who came off the board on either side of Josh Metellus.
Oregon State
Wyoming
Georgia Tech
Michigan in the 2020 draft
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C · NO
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Ben Bredeson
G · BAL
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#162
Khaleke Hudson
LB · WAS
Michigan
#177
Michael Danna
DE · KC
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#182
Michael Onwenu
G · NE
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#187
Donovan Peoples-Jones
WR · CLE
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#192
Jon Runyan Jr.
T · GB
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#213
Jordan Glasgow
LB · IND
Michigan
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The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Josh Metellus in the 2020 NFL Draft
Josh Metellus is a Safety out of Michigan selected No. 205 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2020 NFL Draft. 96 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value Michigan has produced 231 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Josh Metellus drafted?
Josh Metellus was selected No. 205 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2020 NFL Draft (Rd 6, Pick 26). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2020/josh-metellus.
What college did Josh Metellus play for?
Josh Metellus played college football at Michigan in the Big Ten. See every Michigan draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-wolverines.
How did Josh Metellus's NFL career turn out?
96 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2020/josh-metellus.