It is officially mock draft season! The 2022 NFL Draft is quickly approaching, with the first round kicking off on Thursday, April 28th. Of course, draft analysis, projections and rumors will be dominating the headlines until then. Among the players hoping to hear his name called early is wide receiver John Metchie III out of Alabama.
The following is a complete John Metchie III NFL Draft profile, including stats, highlights and a mock projection.
John Metchie III NFL Draft Profile, Stats, Highlights and Projection
John Metchie III
Position: Wide Receiver
Height: 6’0″
Weight: 195 lbs
Age: 21
College: Alabama Crimson Tide
John Metchie III Stats 2021 | Alabama
| G | Rec | YDs | TDs | Avg |
| 13 | 96 | 1,142 | 8 | 11.9 |
John Metchie III Draft Profile
Strengths
John Metchie III can run every professional route. He can easily break off routes with quick turns and stops. Metchie succeeds at catching passes in both the middle of the field, as well as down the sideline, and he has shown improved catching in traffic in 2021. He works back to the ball on hitches and curls, and Metchie is capable of doing damage after the catch.
Weaknesses
With his route running, Metchie struggles to beat defenders with speed, and he turns his head to indicate what route he is running. He may struggle to beat NFL defenders in 50-50 balls, and he uses his body to catch balls. Injuries are a concern, as Metchie is coming off of a torn ACL.
John Metchie III Highlights
John Metchie III Draft Projection
All 2022 NFL Draft Projections are taken from the latest Sporting News NFL Mock Draft by Vinnie Iyer.
John Metchie III is currently projected to be drafted by the Detroit Lions at No. 34.
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