Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie lll shared some sad news that he was diagnosed with leukemia and will likely miss the entire 2022 season as he undergoes treatment.
In a statement, Metchie revealed he has acute promyelocytic leukemia which is the most curable form. Metchie seems to be thinking positive as while he’ll miss a lot of playing time, he expects to make a recovery.
An update from John Metchie lll pic.twitter.com/EH6OupXK42
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) July 24, 2022
The former Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver was drafted in the second round by the Texans in the 2022 NFL Draft and was drafted in the seventh round by the CFL’s BC Lions. The NFL world was united in wishing Metchie well and hoping for the best.
All the strength, fortitude, and best wishes to John Metchie III. Get well soon young man. #NFL
— Louis Riddick (@LRiddickESPN) July 24, 2022
sending prayers to former Alabama wide receiver John Metchie III as he recently was diagnosed with APL (most curable form of Leukemia). you got this John! pic.twitter.com/gCeWpzk6Wg
— Barstool Bama (@BarstoolAlabama) July 24, 2022
All the best to #Texans rookie WR John Metchie III. https://t.co/rQJTYtJ1bo
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) July 24, 2022
#Texans rookie 2nd round pick, WR John Metchie, has been diagnosed with Leukemia.
Hopefully he has a full and speedy recovery.pic.twitter.com/tq3mFZI0o6
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) July 24, 2022
Aw man this is terrible news for Metchie.
Thankfully there are some incredible doctors in Houston so I know he’s going to get the best treatment one can possibly have. He’ll beat this thing! https://t.co/z2Abqw3Xs2
— Brett Kollmann (@BrettKollmann) July 24, 2022
John Metchie III will have the best cancer doctors in the world at MD Anderson, which is a couple of miles from NRG Stadium. He'll get the best possible treatment for Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia, which he called the "most curable form of Leukemia."
— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) July 24, 2022