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John Metchie III
  • PFD Grade:2nd round
  • Overall Rank:57

John Metchie III

  • Position: WR
  • School: Alabama
  • Year: Jr.
  • Height: 5'11"
  • Weight: 187
  • 40-Time: TBD
  • Vertical: TBD
  • Broad: TBD
  • 3-Cone: TBD
  • 225 Bench: TBD

Scouting Report

Physically, John Metchie is an average-sized wide receiver at 5’11” and 187 pounds; his arms measured just over 30.5 inches making his catch radius average too … Athletically, John Metchie is a twitchy route runner with very good stop-start ability; he has enough speed to take the top off a defense and can run by defenders after the catch … As a route-runner, Metchie displays good burst off the line of scrimmage and works effective head/shoulder fakes at the top of his route that complement his loose hips well; he can snap off his breaks and create natural separation from defensive backs … A generally reliable receiver, Metchie is a hands-catcher who can pluck the ball away from his frame … He has the necessary mental toughness to go over the middle and can withstand a big hit that comes along with intermediate routes … Possesses good after-the-catch skills; Metchie can make defenders miss and has above-average tackle-breaking power … Metchie isn’t a stud in the run game but he’s a willing blocker who doesn’t shy away from contact … Overall, John Metchie profiles as a quality slot receiver in the NFL who will make a living on intermediate routes that he turns into explosive gains … While he has the mental approach to playing wide receiver to potentially emerge as an outside target, his best fit is in the slot where he has more room to operate … Metchie won’t be a No. 1 receiver in the league but his athletic traits and smooth route-running makes him an ideal complement to an established X-receiver in the pros … He suffered a torn ACL in the SEC championship game which hurts his immediate outlook; Metchie is a receiver who relies quite a bit on his burst and explosive traits, so his recovery from injury will be a critical factor in how productive he is in the NFL … Assuming John Metchie returns to complete health, he should emerge as a starting slot receiver by his second or third year in the NFL … He offers very good value in the later portion of day two.

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