Normally at this time of year the pre-draft private visits and workouts would be a major storyline in the NFL. Over 20 prospects would be in and out of Allen Park, meeting with the Lions staff on a more personal and in-depth job interview in advance of April’s draft.
Alas, all visits and workouts have been canceled as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The NFL ceased all such activities over a week ago.
One of the players who was scheduled to visit with the Lions was Michigan defensive back Josh Metellus. The Wolverines safety was fixing to build off an impressive combine workout and boost his draft stock, but he won’t get the chance to impress coach Matt Patricia or the Lions in person after all.
Metellus is generally projected as a Day 3 prospect after an inconsistent final two seasons at Michigan. He did get to meet and show out for the Lions coaches while playing on the North squad in January’s Senior Bowl, which Patricia and his staff coached.
