John Metchie III, WR, Alabama. Ranked #62 overall on the 2022 consensus board (Round 2 projection); Houston drafted him in Round 2, pick 44.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
45ROLE PLAYER
| Yr | Team | W-L | REC YDS | TD | REC | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '23 | HOU | 10-7 | 158 | — | 16 | 29% | 34 |
| '24 | HOU | 10-7 | 254 | 1 | 24 | 45% | 49 |
| '25 | NYJ | 3-14 | 274 | 2 | 33 | 47% | 53 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 686 | 3 | 73 | 42% | 45 | |
| Career | — | 686 | 3 | 73 | 42% | 45 | |
Special Teams
| Yr | Team | ST SNP% | ST SNAPS | KR | KR YDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '23 | HOU | 4% | 20 | — | — |
| '24 | HOU | 3% | 10 | — | — |
| '25 | NYJ | 8% | 33 | 7 | 120 |
| Career | 5% | 63 | 7 | 120 | |
Size & Length
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All WR in the 2022 draft class.
Better
Context
Height
5'11 ¼"
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Frame profile.
Weight
187 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
30.625"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
9.25"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All WR in the 2022 draft class.
Better
Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
N/A
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
N/A
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
N/A
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
N/A
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
N/A
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
N/A
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
N/A
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
John Metchie III leads all WRs from the 2022 draft class in career receiving yards.