John Metchie III's path has been anything but smooth since he was drafted by the Houston Texans in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft. With a promising college career at Alabama, expectations were high, but his rookie season was overshadowed by a leukemia diagnosis that halted his progress. Now back on the field, Metchie finds himself struggling to make an impact, tallying only 412 yards and a single touchdown over two seasons. As he enters a critical contract year, prospects of a late-offseason trade loom, driven by his position on a crowded Texans depth chart.