John Metchie III is one of the Houston Texans’ second-round picks in the 2022 NFL Draft. has John Metchie III been diagnosed with Leukemia recently and may miss the entire season fighting the cancer.
The 22-year-old announced the news on Sunday, July 24, 2022, saying the doctors have thankfully described it as “the most curable form of Leukemia.”
Metchie III who piled up 2,081 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns the last two years at Alabama was expected to be a key contributor for the Texans after being selected with the No. 44 overall pick in April.
He is currently receiving great medical care, and also seems to be in good spirits. He hopes to make a recovery at a later point in time.
John Metchie III says his main focus is on his health and recovery.
