 lines up on defense during the NFC Wild Card game on Jan. 13, 2025, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale. The Vikings safety played a key role in Minnesota’s playoff matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images.</p>
<p>” data-medium-file=”https://vikingsterritory.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=788,height=444,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Josh-Metellus.jpg” data-large-file=”https://vikingsterritory.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=1180,height=583,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Josh-Metellus.jpg”><figcaption><span>Joshua Metellus (44) lines up on defense during the NFC Wild Card game on Jan. 13, 2025, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale. The Vikings safety played a key role in Minnesota’s playoff matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images.</span></figcaption></figure>
<p>The Minnesota Vikings have put together a talented roster in 2025 that has a chance to make some noise when the season gets going.</p>
<p>Despite the talent, there are a few names who are yet to make their first career Pro Bowls. The event, while ultimately not an end-all, be-all in the NFL world, is a great honor for players and speaks to the level of play they’ve performed at throughout the year. </p>
<p>Here is a look at four Vikings players who could be in line for their first Pro Bowl selections this upcoming season.</p>
<h2>LT Christian Darrisaw</h2>
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on’t go into the season with a disastrous wide receiver situation, McCarthy should have a litany of weapons to throw to as well as an improved offensive line protecting him. Of course, growing pains should be expected from a young QB, but he is in a spectacular situation to succeed.
S Josh Metellus
 against the Los Angeles Rams during an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images.</p>
<p>” data-medium-file=”https://vikingsterritory.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=788,height=444,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Josh-Metellus-1.jpg” data-large-file=”https://vikingsterritory.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=1180,height=624,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Josh-Metellus-1.jpg” src=”https://vikingsterritory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Josh-Metellus-1-788×417.jpg” alt=”Safet Josh Metellus during the 2024 postseason with the Vikings.” ><figcaption>Jan 13, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; Minnesota Vikings safety Joshua Metellus (44) against the Los Angeles Rams during an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images.<span></span></figcaption></figure>
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<p>Josh Metellus spent the first few years of his career as an under-the-radar type of player who did a little bit of everything. Now, he is a mainstay on Minnesota’s defense. Without Camryn Bynum on the team anymore and Harrison Smith entering his age-36 season, Metellus finds himself in a situation where he could be the No. 1 safety on Minnesota’s depth chart, giving him a chance to shine on the defense.</p>
<p>Metellus is a rover who can line up at any part of the field, and he has been known to wreak havoc in coverage, as a run defender, and as a pass rusher. If the Vikings’ defense continues the upward trend its been on since Brian Flores took over as defensive coordinator, Metellus should be one of the first names mentioned with credit for the success.</p>
<h2>LB Blake Cashman</h2>
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