The Vikings have added plenty of talent in the secondary through the first six rounds of the draft. The team focused heavily on the cornerback position, but they found a good depth piece in the sixth round at safety.
With the 205th overall pick, the Vikings selected Josh Metellus out of Michigan. Over the three years Metellus started at safety, he totaled 173 tackles, five interceptions and 13 pass breakups.
Although he’s not the best safety in coverage, Metellus brings a physical style of play with him to Minnesota. He is willing to come downhill and lay the big hits, so he will fit in nicely as a depth piece behind Harrison Smith and Anthony Harris.
Other than his height, Metellus is above average in every other percentile measured by MockDrafttable.com. It seems as if he has some measurables that add up nicely at the safety position.
The Vikings currently only have Smith and Harris on their roster at the safety position, so it was vital to pick one at some point of the draft. Although Metellus will be a work in progress type of player, he will be able to come in and learn behind two of the league’s best while contributing on special teams.