He was hampered by injuries late in the 2020 season and missed spring practice, but John Metchie looked like the No. 1 wide receiver Alabama fans thought it had versus Mississippi State.
The junior from Canada was frustrated with his outing against Texas A&M. He and sophomore quarterback Bryce Young were not in sync at Kyle Field. Metchie was targeted 14 times, yet caught seven passes for 88 yards. He suffered a few drops, and it led to Alabama getting its first loss. The 6-foot, 195-pounder had a better response at Davis Wade Stadium, despite the cowbells.
Metchie was targeted eight times and totaled seven catches for 117 yards.