Texans rookie John Metchie III diagnosed with leukemia

Metchie went 44th in the first round of this year’s NFL draft out of Alabama.

Jul 24, 2022

Houston Texans rookie wide receiver John Metchie III announced Sunday that he has been diagnosed with a form of leukemia.

In a statement posted on the Texans’ Twitter account, Metchie says he is getting treatment for acute promyelocytic leukemia, “the most curable form,” and expects “to make a recovery at a later point in time.”

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— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) July 24, 2022

“As a result of this diagnosis, I will likely not be playing football this season,” Metchie said. “My main focus will be on my health and recovery. … I cannot wait to come back stronger than ever.”

John Metchie III (8) of the Alabama Crimson Tide looks on during pregame warm-ups prior to a game against the Georgia Bulldogs in the 2022 CFP National Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 10, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Metchie went 44th in the first round of this year’s NFL draft out of Alabama, where he had 96 receptions for 1,142 yards and eight touchdowns last season for the Crimson Tide.

He tore his left ACL during the SEC Conference Championship game. In 2020, he had 55 receptions for 916 yards.

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