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Alabama WR John Metchie wants to open doors for Canadians in college football

He has an entire country looking at him and it is very proud.

Before he played high school football at St. James (Maryland) and The Peddie School (New Jersey), John Metchie grew up in Brampton, Canada. His brother played for the Calgary Stampeders in the Canadian Football League and while he is close with all of his brothers, Metchie chose the route to the University of Alabama. As a late addition to the 2019 recruiting scene, he carried all the tools needed to be a wide receiver of huge potential. After recording more than 1,300 yards rushing, 2,500 receiving yards and 42 total touchdowns at St.