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John Metchie III 2023 NFL Player Outlook: Two Time Cornish Award Winner Takes On The NFL
2 years agoHouston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III (illness) might be one of the best stories in the NFL this season. Joining the list of Canadian players to have an NFL impact, this could be a big year for the Brampton, Ontario native. After being drafted by the Texans with the 44th pick of the 2022 draft, Metchie missed his rookie season due to a diagnosis of Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia in July. Thankfully, the young star has fully recovered and started training with the team. In 2021, Metchie displayed his ability, having 96 catches in 13 games with Alabama. He managed this alongside Jameson Williams, who was selected in the same draft by the Lions 12th overall. The current Texans receiving room is murky with veterans Robert Woods, Noah Brown, and Nico Collins. Houston traded Brandin Cooks to the Dallas Cowboys this offseason, opening the door for Metchie to be Houston's WR1. Plus, Texans will have the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, quarterback C.J. Stroud under center in 2023. Although rookie QBs typically limit WR fantasy production, Metchie's talent may place him as the top option on a team that frequently plays from behind.
