The upcoming NFL Draft starts on Thursday, April 28 in Las Vegas, Nev. Alabama football has several players in this year’s draft, including two projected first-round picks.
The staff at Touchdown Alabama Magazine are doing player profiles leading up to the draft.
John Metchie is the third offensive player to profile.
-Position: Wide receiver
-Hometown: Brampton, Canada
-Height: 5-11
-Weight: 187 pounds
-Strengths: Efficient route runner, consistent catcher, works back to the ball, production (96 catches in 2021, team-high), posted first 1,000-yard season in 2021 (1,142), became a two-year starter, developed into a leader
-Weaknesses: Knee injury in SEC Championship (durability), lacks elite speed, struggles with creating separation
-2022 draft projection: Second round
John Metchie had a tough learning curve going from Canada to the University of Alabama, but he succeeded.