John
Metchie III.
John
Metchie III.
Alabama· 5'11"· 187 lb
Metchie's skill set aligns best with a modern West Coast or spread offense that prioritizes timing, separation, and route running over sheer size or contested catch ability.
Initially a reliable slot option with potential to develop into a high-volume complementary receiver, excelling in quick game and intermediate routes.
A run-heavy, traditional power-run scheme that asks for big-bodied outside receivers to block extensively on the perimeter and win consistently on go routes.
His nuanced route running and ability to separate quickly make him a valuable asset in schemes focusing on precision passing and creating yac opportunities.
Selected #44 overall in Round 2 of the 2022 NFL Draft by Houston Texans out of Alabama.
| Yr | Team | G | Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Alabama | 13 | 4 | 23 | 0 |
| 2020 | Alabama | 13 | 55 | 916 | 6 |
| 2021 | Alabama | 13 | 96 | 1142 | 8 |
| Career | — | 39 | 155 | 2081 | 14 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.
Everything above is the pre-draft evaluation. This section is what actually happened — updated year over year.
John Metchie III missed his entire rookie season due to a leukemia diagnosis but returned to play for the Houston Texans in his second year. He has primarily been a depth receiver.