The year of 2022 was filled with trials and turbulences for former Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver John Metchie III. But, in 2023 things seem to be looking up.
In April, Metchie was selected in the second round of the 2022 NFL draft with the No. 44 overall pick to the Houston Texans. Metchie was going to be an immediate starter for Houston and have a chance to make an instant impact on the offense.
However, in July, tragedy struck as Metchie was diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia. As a result, Metchie missed the entire season to focus on his health and recovery.
This week, Texans general manager, Nick Caserio, gave an amazing update on Metchie and spoke on his recovery, and gave updates on his timeline. The Texans predict he will be back with the team full-time in April, but Caserio gave a more in-depth answer:
“I’d say there’s a chance that he’ll be ready for the start of the offseason program. I think there are still some things that he has to complete or go through. Quite frankly, it’s amazing what he’s done to this point. He actually looks better now than he did when we drafted him in the spring. He’s improved his strength, he’s improved his lower body strength. His attitude has been great, even though he’s been dealing with a lot of things medically.”
Metchie is getting very close to being back on the field!
John Metchie III is making massive strides in recovery from Leukemia diagnosis, according to GM Nick Caserio.
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) January 11, 2023
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