Houston Texans rookie WR John Metchie III recognized with leukemia

Houston Texans rookie broad receiver John Metchie III introduced Sunday that he has been recognized with a type of leukemia and certain is not going to play this season.

“Just lately I used to be recognized with APL (Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia), probably the most curable type of Leukemia,” Metchie said in a statement launched by the Texans.

“I’m at the moment receiving nice medical care, am in good spirits and I anticipate to make a restoration at a later cut-off date. Because of this prognosis, I’ll doubtless not be taking part in soccer this season. My predominant focus can be on my well being and restoration. Thanks prematurely on your help and well-wishes. I can not wait to come back again stronger than ever. God bless.”

The Texans positioned Metchie on the lively/non-football sickness record Sunday.

The Texans traded up within the second spherical, sending three picks to the Cleveland Browns, to pick Metchie 44th general within the 2022 draft.

Metchie had 96 catches for 1,142 yards and eight touchdowns final season at Alabama earlier than tearing his ACL within the SEC championship recreation in December. Earlier than this prognosis, he had stated he anticipated to be prepared for coaching camp.

Alabama coach Nick Saban said in a statement Sunday that the Crimson Tide soccer program can be behind Metchie “each step of the best way” and that it’s “a blessing that he’s in a metropolis recognized for excellent medical care and with a corporation, within the Houston Texans, who can be with him all through this journey.”