 WR John Metchie III announces he has leukemia

Houston Texans rookie WR John Metchie III diagnosed with leukemia

Houston Texans rookie wide receiver John Metchie III announced Sunday that he has been diagnosed with a form of leukemia and likely will not play this season.

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Houston Texans and former Alabama wide receiver John Metchie III announced that he has been diagnosed with leukemia and likely will not play the 2022 NFL season.

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Houston selected Metchie in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft after sending three selections to the Cleveland Browns.

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After the move, the Texans chose Metchie with the No. 44 overall pick.

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Metchie emerged as a star with the Alabama football team prior to his turning professional.

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He had 96 receptions for 1,142 yards and eight touchdowns a year ago with the Crimson Tide.

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He tore his ACL in the SEC Championship Game last December, but had stated that he expected to be healed and ready in time for his first training camp.

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