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John Metchie is out for College Football Playoff, but who is next up for Alabama at wide receiver?

Alabama football will be without one of its offensive leaders in the College Football Playoff.

John Metchie injured his knee in the SEC Championship, and it is serious.

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Several reports said the junior wide receiver hurt his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), and sources confirmed the information with Touchdown Alabama Magazine. After a 41-24 victory over Georgia, Nick Saban ruled Metchie as “out.” He caught five passes for 97 yards and one touchdown versus the Bulldogs. Metchie is a 1,000-yard receiver (1,142) that has eight touchdowns.

The 6-foot, 195-pounder is one of Bryce Young’s favorite targets.