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    Prayers for Texans (Bama) John Metchie III

    Charla KniesBy Charla KniesJuly 25, 2022Updated:October 23, 2023No Comments3 Mins Read
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    John Metchie III was drafted to the Texans earlier this year.

    John Metchie III released a message via the Texans to his fans earlier today. It is time to pray for the former Bama WR and current Texans player. It appears unlikely that he will play his rookie year.

    An update from John Metchie lll pic.twitter.com/EH6OupXK42

    — Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) July 24, 2022

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    John Metchie plays for Saint James High School.

    Childhood of Texans John Metchie III

    Metchie grew up different from most college football stars. John Metchie III was born to a Taiwanese mother and Nigerian father. He was born in Taiwan, but left when he was too young to remember his time there. Metchie’s family moved to Ghana. This is where his daily struggle to run away from neighborhood dogs was the first sign of his speed and agility.

    When Metchie was 6 years old his family immigrated to Canada. This is where he fell in love with football via the CFL. Metchie and his siblings participated in various sports. At only 14 years old, Metchie left his family to play football at Saint James School in Hagerstown, Maryland. It was in Hagerstown where he faced his first significant health setback. After a hard kick to the chest area, Metchie was diagnosed with an enlarged heart. Fortunately a specialist told him he could continue to play football.

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    Metchie played wide receiver for The University of Alabama.

    John Metchie III Wide Receiver for The Crimson Tide

    Following Metchie’s first visit to The University of Alabama, he made his decision. His visit included meeting greats like Jerry Jeudy, Henry Ruggs III, and DeVonta Smith. He arrived to Bama as 5th on the depth chart, but following Waddle’s right ankle injury, Metchie stepped up to the challenge.  From 2019-2021 Metchie had over 150 receiptions for 2,081 yards, and 14 scores.

    In the 2021 SEC title game, Metchie sustained a season ending injury just before the half. After six catches for 97 yards and a touchdown, his time playing for the SEC title and the national championship had ended.

    Texans John Metchie III
    John Metchie III reveals his Leukemia diagnosis.

    Drafted by the Houston Texans

    Despite Metchie’s ACL injury, the Texans drafted John Metchie III 44th overall. Metchie played in the May mini-camp but is unable to participate in camp beginning this week due to his diagnosis of APL (Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia).  With advances in diagnosis and treatment, APL has a 90% recovery rate. Metchie plans to focus on his health and remission from this disease at this time.

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    Charla Knies has been writing for Gridiron Heroics since July 2022. She covers The Alabama Crimson Tide and other SEC topics. Charla graduated with a bachelor and master’s degree from The University of Alabama. She is currently a special education teacher in Fort Worth.

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