Former Alabama wide receiver, John Metchie, is back on the field and working out with the Houston Texans. Metchie was a second-round pick for the Texans in 2022 (No. 44 overall), but he missed his entire rookie season due to a battle with leukemia. Fortunately, Metchie prevailed and is now preparing for his first NFL season.
The Texans hold the No. 2 overall selection in the 2023 NFL draft and there is a chance that Metchie and Bryce Young may be reunited again. I think Young likely goes No. 1 overall, but regardless, it’s almost certain there will be a new QB1 in Houston this year for Metchie to grow with.
From a football perspective, the Texans are in a good place heading into tomorrow’s draft. The Texans were very excited about getting Metchie last draft, and that anticipation has only heightened over the past year. Aside from Metchie’s return, the Texans hold 12 picks in the draft including No. 2 overall, No. 12 overall and No. 33 overall.
Houston is under the supervision of first-year head coach, DeMeco Ryans, so he can shape the roster as he pleases. Ryans played for the Tide from 2002-2005 so I think he and Metchie can establish a special connection.
John Metchie is on the field for the Texans’ offseason work after missing his rookie year with cancer. https://t.co/lgrgSlMPdP
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) April 26, 2023
Roll Tide Wire will continue to monitor John Metchie’s transition to the NFL.
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