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46
Games
73
Receptions
686
Rec Yards
3
Rec TD
2
Solo Tackles
Draft Details
John Metchie III Career Stats
- Best statistical season: 2025 with NYJ (274 receiving yards).
- Active in the 2026 season — stats update weekly.
Receiving
| Season | Team | G | Tgt | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | HOU | 14 | 30 | 16 | 158 | 0 |
| 2024 | HOU | 10 | 37 | 24 | 254 | 1 |
| 2025 | NYJ | 13 | 48 | 33 | 274 | 2 |
| 2026 | CAR | 2 | 5 | 2 | 19 | 1 |
| Career | 39 | 120 | 75 | 705 | 4 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
John Metchie III is a wide receiver out of Alabama, selected by the Houston Texans with the 44th overall pick (round 2) in the 2022 NFL Draft. He has played 46 regular-season games since 2023, with the Houston Texans, New York Jets and Carolina Panthers.
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NFL Combine Results
Height
5-11
Weight
187 lbs
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