EAGAN, Minn. — Josh Metellus and Kenny Willekes can joke about the rivalry now that they are teammates in the NFL.
But for the past few seasons, it was serious business when their college teams squared off.
Metellus and Willekes are a pair of 15 Vikings draft picks on the roster. Metellus, who played safety at Michigan, was a sixth-round selection. Willekes, a former Michigan State defensive end, was picked in the seventh round.
The former college rivals recently caught up with Gabe Henderson of Vikings.com for a Rookie Mini-Chat, with the Michigan-Michigan State rivalry at the forefront of the conversation.
"They were intense," Metellus said of the annual games. "I can go back to my freshman year when we played them at their house and it was my first time in a real rivalry game. I felt like it was super intense, and that it builds upon the years.
"The more you know and the more my freshman class got older, the more we kept going against the same guys," Metellus added. "It just felt like it kept getting more awesome."
Added Willekes: "Growing up in the state of Michigan, you always hear about the Michigan-Michigan State rivalry. There's so much weight on it, because if you lose, you have to hear about it for a year. There's bragging rights for an entire year. So, when you go back home, if your friends and family are Michigan fans, they're going to let you hear it. That game, I say it's a backyard brawl. They obviously don't like us and we don't like them on the field. We go at it. It's a lot of fun to play in, to be honest."
Speaking of bragging rights between the two, Metellus holds those honors as the Wolverines topped the Spartans in three of the past four seasons.
But even though the two defensive players did all the could to help their respective teams, the duo also noted the respect they had for the other side, and one another.
"I know a lot of the guys on offense on my team, especially on the O-line who I'm real cool with, they had to face him," Metellus said. "I heard in practice, 'Well you can't do that, because if Kenny does that then it will be a sack.'
"I've always known about him and he's one of the best players in the Big Ten," Metellus added. "You hear about him on social media as well."
Willekes said: "I appreciate that, my guy. We talked about him a lot when breaking down the defense. I lived with Brian Lewerke … the [starting] quarterback, obviously … and he was always talking to us about their team and where he can and can't throw. [Josh] came up in conversation and we talked about it a lot."
Metellus played in 47 career games for the Wolverines, making 38 starts. He received First-Team All-Big Ten honors from the Associated Press in 2018.
In 13 starts last season, Metellus recorded 74 tackles, including 4.0 for loss. He also snagged two interceptions and added five passes defensed and a fumble recovery.
Willekes recorded 78 tackles with 10.5 sacks and 16.0 tackles for loss in 2019 as he earned Second-Team All-American honors by Walter Camp.
That brought Willekes' career tackles-for loss total to 51, which is a Michigan State record. He also tallied 14.5 tackles for loss in 2017 before adding 20.5 in 2018.
View images of Vikings new DE Kenny Willekes from his days at MSU.
FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2018, file photo, Michigan State defensive end Kenny Willekes rushes the line during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan in East Lansing, Mich. Ohio State visits Michigan State needing a win to stay on track for a Big Ten East showdown with Michigan in two weeks. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Michigan State players, including Matt Dotson (89), Jalen Nailor (8) and Kenny Willekes (48), celebrate following a 23-13 win over Purdue in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan receiver Ronnie Bell (8) leaps over Michigan State's Tre Person (24) as Michigan State's Andrew Dowell (5) and Kenny Willekes pursue during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Maryland quarterback Kasim Hill (11) is tackled by Michigan State's Kenny Willekes (48) and Brandon Bouyer-Randle (26) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Gary Cameron)
Maryland quarterback Josh Jackson, left, looks to throw against Michigan State's Kenny Willekes during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State's Kenny Willekes (48), Jack Saylor (54) and Jacub Panasiuk (96) warm up before an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State's Kenny Willekes signals against Maryland during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 19-16. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State defensive end Kenny Willekes plays against Michigan in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Michigan State defensive end Kenny Willekes plays against Michigan in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Michigan State defensive end Kenny Willekes plays against Michigan in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Michigan State defensive end Kenny Willekes plays against the Michigan in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Michigan State defensive end Kenny Willekes (48) plays against Michigan in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Michigan State's Kenny Willekes (48), Antjuan Simmons (34), Tre Person (24) and Jeslord Boateng (33) celebrate a stop against Maryland during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State defensive end Kenny Willekes plays against Michigan in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Michigan State defensive end Kenny Willekes plays against Michigan in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Rutgers quarterback Johnny Langan (17) is sacked by Michigan State defensive end Kenny Willekes (48) and linebacker Noah Harvey (45) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. Michigan State won 27-0. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields, front, is sacked by Michigan State defenders Michael Dowell, left, Josiah Scott, center, Kenny Willekes during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Michigan State defensive end Kenny Willekes is seen during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio, safety David Dowell (6) and defensive end Kenny Willekes (48) run onto the field before an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 38-0. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Michigan State defensive end Kenny Willekes is seen during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Michigan State defensive end Kenny Willekes is seen during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Michigan State defensive end Kenny Willekes is seen during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Michigan State defensive end Kenny Willekes is seen during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Michigan State's Michael Dowell (10) and Kenny Willekes (48) celebrate Dowell's fumble recovery for a touchdown against Indiana during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State defensive end Kenny Willekes is seen during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Michigan State defensive end Kenny Willekes is seen during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Michigan State defensive end Kenny Willekes is seen during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Michigan State players, including Kenny Willekes (48), Brian Lewerke (14) and Antjuan Simmons (34) celebrate following an NCAA college football game against Tulsa, Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 28-7. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State's Kenny Willekes reacts during an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels, right, scrambles for a first down against Michigan State's Joe Bachie (35) and Kenny Willekes (48) late in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr., right, scrambles against Michigan State's Kenny Willekes during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State's Kenny Willekes, right, tackles Indiana's Peyton Hendershot during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 40-31. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State players, including Kenny Willekes (48), Brian Lewerke (14), Antjuan Simmons (34) and Connor Heyward, far right, celebrate following an NCAA college football game against Tulsa, Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 28-7. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State's Kenny Willekes, right, walks to the stadium with teammates before an NCAA college football game against Western Michigan, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State players, including Kenny Willekes (48), Brian Lewerke, center, and Antjuan Simmons (34) celebrate an NCAA college football game against Tulsa, Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State defensive end Kenny Willekes talks with reporters during the team's NCAA college football media day, Monday, Aug. 5, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State's Kenny Willekes walks to the stadium with teammates before an NCAA college football game against Western Michigan, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State defensive end Kenny Willekes celebrates a sack against Tulsa during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State's Kenny Willekes, bottom right, sacks Tulsa quarterback Zach Smith (11), causing a fumble, as Tulsa's Shamari Brooks (3) and Denzel Carter, left rear, block Michigan State's Jacub Panasiuk (96) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State's Kenny Willekes, right, sacks Tulsa quarterback Zach Smith during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State defensive ends Kenny Willekes (48) and Jack Camper, left, are shown in the bench area during an NCAA college football spring scrimmage game, Saturday, April 13, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2018, file photo, Michigan State defensive end Kenny Willekes rushes the line during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan, in East Lansing, Mich. The Spartans were No. 1 in the country last season against the run, and they return standouts like Kenny Willekes on the defensive line. Tulsa plays at Michigan State on Friday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke, right, and defensive end Kenny Willekes (48) leave the field after their spring NCAA college football scrimmage, Saturday, April 13, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State defensive end Kenny Willekes attends an NCAA college football practice, Monday, Aug. 12, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State defensive end Kenny Willekes (48) recovers a fumble for a turnover by Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Michigan State's Kenny Willekes reacts against Ohio State during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Maryland quarterback Kasim Hill (11) recovers his fumble while being pursued by Michigan State's Kenny Willekes (48) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Gary Cameron)
Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins is sacked by Michigan State defensive end Kenny Willekes (48) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) throws a pass as Michigan State defensive end Kenny Willekes (48) closes in, during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. Nebraska won 9-6. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) carries the ball in front of Michigan State defensive end Kenny Willekes (48) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Willekes was a First-Team All-Big Ten selection and Michigan State's Team MVP as a redshirt junior in 2018.
Metellus and Willekes also chatted with Henderson on their unique beginning to the league, which has been entirely virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
"I feel like it's the best they could make it," Metellus said. "The league is doing their best job trying to make us feel as comfortable as possible with this big switch in our lives.
"I know our team, we're doing a great job — even though we're not together — of getting to know everybody and learn faces and stuff like that," Metellus added.
View images of Vikings new S Josh Metellus from his days at Michigan.
Michigan defensive back Josh Metellus (14) celebrates a play in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Michigan defensive back Josh Metellus, left, runs Ohio State receiver Parris Campbell out-of-bounds during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Michigan defensive backs Josh Metellus (14), Tyree Kinnel (23) and linebacker Khaleke Hudson (7) gang tackle Wisconsin tight end Jake Ferguson (84) after a catch in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Michigan defensive back Josh Metellus (14) tackles Florida running back Lamical Perine (22) during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Michigan defensive back Josh Metellus runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Michigan defensive back Josh Metellus gets set to run the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Michigan defensive back Josh Metellus runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Michigan defensive back Josh Metellus runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Michigan defensive back Josh Metellus runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Michigan defensive back Josh Metellus runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Michigan defensive back Josh Metellus does the bench press at the NFL football scouting combine Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AJ Mast/AP Images for NFL)
Michigan defensive back Josh Metellus does the bench press at the NFL football scouting combine Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AJ Mast/AP Images for NFL)
Michigan defensive back Josh Metellus runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Michigan defensive back Josh Metellus runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Michigan defensive back Josh Metellus runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Michigan defensive back Josh Metellus runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Michigan defensive back Josh Metellus runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Ohio State wide receiver Austin Mack (11) scores on a 16-yard touchdown reception as Michigan defensive back Josh Metellus (14) defends in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Michigan safety Josh Metellus poses for a headshot during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Alabama tight end Miller Forristall (87) tries to get past Michigan defensive back Josh Metellus (14) after a reception during the second half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) can't hang on to a pass as he is defended by Michigan defensive back Josh Metellus (14) during the second half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
North safety Josh Metellus of Michigan (14) during the first half of the Senior Bowl college football game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
South wide receiver Jauan Jennings of Tennessee (15) catches a pass for a touchdown over North safety Jalen Elliott of Notre Dame (21) and North safety Josh Metellus of Michigan (14) during the second half of the Senior Bowl college football game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
North safety Josh Metellus of Michigan (14) during the first half of the Senior Bowl college football game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Michigan linebacker Devin Gil (8), quarterback Shea Patterson (2) and Josh Metellus (14) walk off the field after an NCAA college football game against Army in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. Michigan won 24-21 in double-overtime. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Michigan defensive back Josh Metellus (14) intercepts a pass intended for Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) as Ambry Thomas (1) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Michigan defensive back Josh Metellus (14) intercepts a pass from Maryland quarterback Josh Jackson, as Maryland's Sean Savoy tries to bring him down during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave (17) catches a 57-yard touchdown pass as Michigan defensive back Josh Metellus (14) defends in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave (17) catches a 57-yard touchdown pass ahead of Michigan defensive back Josh Metellus (14) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Michigan State running back Elijah Collins (24) gets tackled by Michigan defensive back Josh Metellus, top left, and linebacker Cameron McGrone (44) in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. Michigan won 44-10. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Michigan defensive back Josh Metellus, center bottom, is brought down by Maryland offensive lineman Ellis McKennie (68) and wide receiver Sean Savoy (29) after Metellus intercepted a pass from quarterback Josh Jackson during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Michigan defensive back Josh Metellus plays against Rutgers in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor (23) against Michigan defensive back Sammy Faustin (17) and defensive back Josh Metellus (14) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 35-14. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor (23) and Michigan defensive back Josh Metellus (14) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Michigan defensive back Lavert Hill (24) celebrates his touchdown interception with defensive backs Brandon Watson, left, and Josh Metellus during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. Michigan won 38-13. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor (23) and Michigan defensive back Josh Metellus (14) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor make a first-down run against Michigan defensive back Brad Hawkins and defensive back Josh Metellus during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Michigan defensive back Josh Metellus reacts during overtime in an NCAA college football game against Army in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. Michigan won 24-21 in double-overtime. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
CORRECTS SCORE TO 35-14- Michigan defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson, left, and defensive back Josh Metellus, right, tackle Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor, center, during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 35-14. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Michigan defensive back Josh Metellus (14) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Michigan defensive back Josh Metellus (14) recovers a fumble by Army in the first quarter of an NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. Michigan won 24-21 in double-overtime. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Michigan defensive back Josh Metellus (14) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Michigan defensive backs Josh Metellus (14), Tyree Kinnel (23) and linebacker Khaleke Hudson (7) gang-tackle Wisconsin tight end Jake Ferguson (84) after a catch during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Middle Tennessee quarterback Chase Cunningham (16) throws a pass, defended by Michigan defensive back Josh Metellus (14), in the third quarter of an NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. Michigan won 40-21. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Army running back Artice Hobbs IV (32) rushes ahead of Michigan defensive back Josh Metellus (14) in the third quarter of an NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. Michigan won 24-21 in double-overtime. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Michigan defensive back Josh Metellus (14) returns an interception intended for Wisconsin wide receiver Kendric Pryor (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Florida quarterback Feleipe Franks (13) runs out of the pocket against Michigan defensive back Josh Metellus (14) during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Added Willekes: "Obviously it's been different and a little difficult, but I think the Vikings and the NFL as a whole have done a good job of adapting. With the video calls, they keep it pretty interactive asking us questions and making us turn on our cameras so we can get to know our teammates and talk to them a little bit."
The duo also touched on what they have been up to outside of football over the past six weeks, and answered various trivia questions about the other.
Metellus and Willekes are two of nine defensive players who were drafted as part of the Vikings 2020 class.
