History of John Metchie III in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 11, 2026

John Metchie III is a Taiwanese-Canadian professional football wide receiver and kickoff returner currently playing for the Carolina Panthers in the NFL. He previously played college football at the University of Alabama, where he earned the Jon Cornish Trophy twice. Metchie was drafted by the Houston Texans in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft. He missed his entire rookie season after being diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia but successfully returned to the field in 2023.

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July 18, 2000: John Metchie III born

On July 18, 2000, John Metchie III was born.

2019: Played as a freshman at Alabama

In 2019, John Metchie III played in all 13 games as a freshman at Alabama.

2020: Became one of Alabama's top receivers

In 2020, John Metchie III became one of Alabama's top three receivers and won the Jon Cornish Trophy.

2021: Tore his ACL in the SEC Championship Game

In 2021, John Metchie III recorded 96 receptions for 1,142 yards and eight touchdowns before tearing his ACL in the 2021 SEC Championship Game. He was again named the recipient of the Jon Cornish Trophy.

May 14, 2022: Signed with the Texans

On May 14, 2022, John Metchie III signed a four-year contract with the Houston Texans, worth $8 million.

2022: Drafted by the Houston Texans

In 2022, John Metchie III was selected by the Houston Texans in the second round of the NFL draft, but he was diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia and sat out the season.

2023: Played his first career NFL game

In 2023, John Metchie III played his first career NFL game in Week 2 against the Indianapolis Colts and finished the season with 16 receptions for 158 yards.

2023: Returned to play in the NFL

In 2023, John Metchie III returned to play in the NFL after recovering from acute promyelocytic leukemia.

2024: Received Ed Block Courage Award

In 2024, John Metchie III was named the Texans recipient of the Ed Block Courage award and the George Halas Award. He also scored his first professional touchdown against the Detroit Lions.