Leading into the 2021 season, John Metchie was the unquestioned go-to receiver on the Alabama offense with quarterback Bryce Young going as far as calling him the cornerstone of the unit.
Now with seven games out of the way, the Canadian-born “ryde-out” hasn’t quite had the eye-popping effect other Crimson Tide receivers have had in the past. Metchie’s second year as a full-time starter has seen its ups and downs in 2021, with some of his inconsistencies attributed to the injuries he entered the season with.
But at this point in the season, Metchie isn’t looking to use that as an excuse.