OT: Texans WR John Metchie (Alabama) diagnosed with leukemia

[Peachhead]

Texans rookie John Metchie III diagnosed with leukemia, likely to miss 2022 season

Metchie was selected in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft

www.cbssports.com

I know a lot of us (including me) wanted Metchie in the 2022 draft. Here's wishing John Metchie the best of luck and a quick and complete recovery.

 

[chevss454]

APL leukemia is highly curable especially when caught early

 

[Muse]

John is one of the nicest young players I have seen in football. When I read the news this weekend our heart sank for was one of our favorite players at Bama. But as he wrote it is curable so am happy for him and his family on his journey to getting better.

 

[Phil Elliott]

John is one of the nicest young players I have seen in football. When I read the news this weekend our heart sank for was one of our favorite players at Bama. But as he wrote it is curable so am happy for him and his family on his journey to getting better.

I agree 100%. I heard an extensive pre-draft interview with him and to say he was impressive would be a vast understatement.