John Metchie
#3 WR,
Texans
ACTUAL 2022
- FPTS
RANK: -
2023 SEASON
103 FPTS
RANK: 92
AGE
22 yrs
HEIGHT/WEIGHT
5'11'' / 187 lbs
COLLEGE
Alabama
| SEASON | GP | FPTS | RANK | TARGET | RECPT | REYD | RETD | REAVE |
| 2023 | 15 | 103 | 92nd | 62 | 39 | 464 | 3 | 11.9 |
Active for first time
Published: 2024-09-30
Metchie caught his lone target for seven yards in Sunday's 24-20 win over Jacksonville in Week 4.
Metchie was active for the first time in four games, taking the roster spot ceded by Tank Dell's inactivity due to a chest injury. Metchie was on the field for nine snaps. Xavier Hutchinson (13 snaps) has held down the fifth wideout spot when all hands are healthy.
Weekly Stats 2022
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Stats not availableInactive in Week 2
Published: 2024-09-16
Metchie (coach's decision) was inactive for Week 2 against the Bears.
Metchie has not suited up for either of the first two games, as it appears the coaching staff prefers Xavier Hutchinson as the fifth wideout and allots a spot to Steven Sims as a returner.
Inactive in Week 1
Published: 2024-09-08
Metchie (coach's decision) is inactive Week 1 against the Colts.
Matchie was targeted in each of Houston's preseason contests, but when push came to shove, he was simply too far down on the depth chart in a loaded wide receiver room. With Sunday's inactive designation, it appears even the likes of Xavier Hutchinson and Steven Sims have surpassed Metchie, as both will be active for the season opener.
Records two catches Saturday
Published: 2024-08-24
Metchie caught two of three targets for 21 yards in Saturday's preseason finale against the Rams.
Metchie is looking to earn one of the backup spots behind the starting trio of Stefon Diggs, Nico Collins and Tank Dell this upcoming season. The 24-year-old was coming off of a strong showing in the Texans' second preseason tilt when he had six receptions for 68 yards and a score. Metchie figures to either make the squad or land on the team's practice squad following a strong exhibition campaign.
Finds paydirt
Published: 2024-08-18
Metchie caught six of seven targets for 68 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's preseason game against the Giants.
Metchie had a couple of meh showings in the Hall of Fame Game and first preseason tilt, disappointing head coach DeMeco Ryans, but he responded Saturday. Metchie led the team in targets, receptions and yards as he positioned himself behind the team's top four wideouts. He's competing against Xavier Hutchinson (two of four targets, 20 yards) and Ben Skowronek (leg) at the back end of the wide receiver depth chart.
One drop, one catch Friday
Published: 2024-08-10
Metchie caught one of two targets for four yards in Friday's 20-12 preseason win over the Steelers.
Metchie dropped the first pass thrown to him and didn't appear to respond in the way head coach DeMeco Ryans wanted to see following a quiet preseason opener last week in the Hall of Fame Game. The good news for Metchie is that neither of his main competitors -- Xavier Hutchinson nor Ben Skowronek -- shined as a receiver Friday night.
Coach looking for response
Published: 2024-08-03
Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said Friday that he wants to see how Metchie responds after a quiet preseason game Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 Houston reports.
Metchie caught one of two targets for four yards after an impressive start to training camp. The coach believes Metchie didn't play with the same speed and decisiveness as seen when he showed up at camp, but Ryans said he's not reading too much into one game. "I just put a lot into how guys respond the next time," Ryans said. For now, Metchie has fallen behind Xavier Hutchinson and Ben Skowronek.
Snags one of two targets
Published: 2024-08-02
Metchie caught one of two targets for four yards in Thursday's 21-17 preseason loss to the Bears.
Metchie, who was in the starting lineup, finished behind Xavier Hutchinson (six targets) and Ben Skowronek (four) as a target. Houston kept its top wide receivers out of the game, and these three figure to battling for the final two spots on the depth chart with Robert Woods and Noah Brown (undisclosed).
Healthy and explosive at OTAs
Published: 2024-06-25
Metchie rotated in with the first-team offense during spring practices and looked explosive while doing so, according to ESPN.com's DJ Bien-Aime.
The 2022 second-round pick missed his rookie year while recovering from leukemia and then worked as a depth wideout for most of 2023. Slow development is understandable given the major health concerns he dealt with to start his pro career, but Metchie now finds himself in a situation where it will be tough to get many snaps even if he takes a step forward. The Texans have Nico Collins, Stefon Diggs and Tank Dell locked in as their top three wide receivers, and backup Noah Brown (shoulder) had a pair of 150-yard games last season. They even still have Robert Woods on the roster, at least for now, creating fierce competition for the No. 4 receiver role. It remains to be seen if Metchie will get many first-team reps once Brown is recovered from shoulder surgery and able to practice again.