Last week, the Houston Texans held its rookie minicamp and John Metchie stood out.
As a second-round pick of the NFL Draft, the former Alabama wide receiver performed drills without a knee brace. He suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear in the 2021 Southeastern Conference Championship matchup between the Crimson Tide and Georgia Bulldogs. Before the injury, the native Canadian totaled six catches for 97 yards and a touchdown in a 41-24 victory for Alabama at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Metchie missed the College Football Playoff, but he helped the Tide secure an SEC title.
Aaron Wilson, who covers the NFL for Pro Football Network, said Metchie is ‘determined’ to be ready by training camp.