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Highly respected former Michigan Wolverine signs contract extension with Vikings

There were questions about former Michigan defensive back Josh Metellus after his freshman season with the Wolverines. After three more years of collegiate football and five years in the NFL, those questions have been answered, and then some.

Metellus, who was selected 205th overall in the 2020 NFL Draft by Minnesota, just signed a three-year extension with the Vikings worth up to $42 million, including a guaranteed $25 million.

Yes, that's a lot of money for any player, much less a sixth-year defensive back. However, Metellus has proven his worth over the last five seasons, transforming himself into one of the most dynamic and adaptable defensive backs in the country.