John Metchie III Fantasy

Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III is making "amazing" progress in his recovery from Leukemia, according to Texans general manager Nick Caserio. This is excellent news for the 22-year-old, who was diagnosed with Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia last summer and missed the entirety of his rookie season. Caserio also stated on Wednesday that there is a chance Metchie will participate in the team's offseason program starting in April. Metchie could be a name to monitor heading into the 2023-2024 campaign as Houston is expected to overhaul much of its offense and may trade receiver Brandin Cooks in the process.

Jan. 11th • 6:51 PM

Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III (knee, Illness) announced he has been diagnosed with APL, a form of blood cancer. Fortunately, there is some good news as this type of Leukemia is the most curable. The 22-year-old had already been working his way back from a torn ACL sustained during the SEC Championship in December. However, he likely won't be on the field this season after the latest update. Nonetheless, overcoming this obstacle should be Metchie's biggest priority, even if he never logs a snap at the professional level.

Jul. 24th • 2:36 PM

Houston Texans offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton is excited about working with rookie second-round wide receiver John Metchie III after he tried to recruit him to play at Michigan in college. Metchie ranked in the top 10 in college football in 2021 in receptions (96) while he recorded 1,142 receiving yards and eight touchdowns at Alabama. He's been working his way back from knee surgery after tearing his ACL in the SEC Championship on Dec. 4. Hamilton thinks Metchie can be a dynamic player for the Texans offense. "He can create his own yards once he gets the ball in his hands," Hamilton said. "He has good short-area quickness, which will allow him to beat man coverage, and that's what you got to do in the National Football League."

Jul. 14th • 7:23 PM