Texans rookie John Metchie III diagnosed with leukemia

Posted July 24, 2022 7:00 am

The Associated Press

HOUSTON (AP) - Houston Texans rookie wide receiver John Metchie III announced Sunday that he has been diagnosed with a form of leukemia.

In a statement posted on the Texans' Twitter account, Metchie says he is getting treatment for acute promyelocytic leukemia, 'œthe most curable form," and expects 'œto make a recovery at a later point in time.'ť

'œAs a result of this diagnosis, I will likely not be playing football this season,'ť Metchie said. 'œMy main focus will be on my health and recovery. ... I cannot wait to come back stronger than ever.'ť

Metchie went 44th in the first round of this year's NFL draft out of Alabama, where he had 96 receptions for 1,142 yards and eight touchdowns last season for the Crimson Tide. He tore his left ACL during the SEC Conference Championship game. In 2020, he had 55 receptions for 916 yards.

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FILE - Alabama wide receiver John Metchie III runs during the second half of an NCAA college football game, on Oct. 23, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The Houston Texans rookie wide receiver announced Sunday, July 24, 2022, that he has been diagnosed with a form of leukemia. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File) The Associated Press

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