John Metchie III Returns To Field After Battle With Leukemia

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MAR 02: John Metchie #WO18 of the Alabama Crimson Tide speaks to reporters during the NFL Draft Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on March 2, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
John Metchie III has returned to the football field after missing his rookie season due to a battle with leukemia.

John Metchie III was all smiles this past Tuesday and for good reason. The Houston Texans receiver was finally able to return to the field after a battle with leukemia. The diagnosis sidelined Metchie for his entire rookie season with the Texans. Now Metchie is just thankful to be on the field with his teammates. Metchie was diagnosed with Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia mere months after being selected in the 2022 NFL Draft.

News like that is heartbreaking for anyone to hear. Especially a young man on the verge of living out his dreams. However, Metchie won his battle with leukemia and is getting another chance to make his professional dreams come true. Metchie was a star at Alabama before becoming a member of the Texans. Recently, Alabama has been a star receiver factory. As the program has sent one star after another to the NFL. Including Heisman winner Devonta Smith who was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles.

John Metchie III Cleared For Return

Metchie's numbers at Alabama are a big reason the star receiver went in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft. In his final year with the Crimson Tide, Metchie recorded 8 touchdown receptions while racking up over 1,100 yards receiving. The Texans will be glad to see Metchie return to the field. Houston is in the middle of rebuilding their franchise. Many believe the team will add a quarterback during this year's NFL Draft. However, the Texans have yet to reveal their draft plans. Although the team has plenty of holes that will need to be filled before the start of the 2023 season.

New Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans is excited about the return of Metchie. However, Ryans doesn't want to rush Metchie out on the field too soon. Unfortunately, missing an entire year of action in the NFL can slow down anyone. Let alone someone going through a battle like Metchie had to endure. However, just being a part of the day-to-day action has to have John Metchie smiling all day long. A great moment for Metchie and all those who may be dealing with a tough battle. For the latest NFL news, keep it right here with HNHH.

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Tyler Reed
Tyler Reed is a current Sports Writer for HotNewHipHop. He started back in March of 2023 with the company. During his time Tyler has shown his expertise in all things sports. Ranging from NBA news, all the way to boxing and MMA. He has bylines with several outlets, such as Busted Coverage, where Tyler has covered the NFL, College Football, WWE and beyond. Tyler has also written for Detroit Jock City, Wildcat Blue Nation and Swarm and Sting for the FanSided Network. Tyler is a massive Detroit Lions and Cincinnati Reds fan. Being from Kentucky, he chose connections to sports franchises that he enjoyed watching as a child. Unfortunately, his professional fandoms have only brought him pain. Tyler's hobbies outside of work include exercising and binge-watching the same shows he has watched for the last decade while endlessly scrolling through social media. His favorite hip-hop artists are Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and Kentucky's own Jack Harlow.
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