The Alabama football world is in prayer for one of its own.
John Metchie, a Crimson Tide alum, released a statement Sunday via the Houston Texans on Twitter about being diagnosed with Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia (APL). Metchie, who was selected in the second round of this year’s NFL Draft, said this form of leukemia is curable and that he’s receiving great medical care. Metchie expects to make a full recovery, but he will not likely play his rookie season in the fall for the Texans. The native Canadian is focused on improving his health to make a return to the game.
An update from John Metchie lll pic.twitter.com/EH6OupXK42
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) July 24, 2022
Current and former Alabama players showed love to Metchie on Twitter. Coach Nick Saban also released a statement.
Man what 💔 https://t.co/P0ABHv2fQS
— TRAESHON HOLDEN (@Traeski11) July 24, 2022
— Jordan Battle™️ (@JordanMBattle) July 24, 2022
❤️🦾🤞🏾 Stay Strong https://t.co/5KqvZpb3bP
— Phidarian (Phil) Mathis (@PhidarianMathis) July 24, 2022
God got you Metch! Sending much love and prayers ❤️ 🙏🏼 https://t.co/oROpeJHoL9
— Slade Bolden (@_slade_10) July 24, 2022
Prayers up for Metchie 🙏🏼 https://t.co/9sooUqK15N
— Mac Hereford (@Mac_Hereford) July 24, 2022
— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) July 24, 2022
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