Texans rookie John Metchie III diagnosed with leukemia. Will he make a full recovery?

Rookie wide receiver John Metchie III was picked up by the Houston Texans in the second round of this year’s NFL draft and the Alabama Crimson Tide alum has it all going his way. And then this.

The Texans released a statement on their Twitter account on Sunday saying that Metchie was diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia, and they stressed that this was “the most curable form” of the disease.

Acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) is a type of blood cancer that typically occurs in middle-aged individuals, typically around the age of 40, and has an 88% survival rate. It affects between 600 and 800 Americans every year, and is more likely in Hispanics and less likely in African American ethnic groups. While it is possible that Metchie could return to the field within the season, APL typically requires an aggressive treatment, which would make an extended time away from football more likely.

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Metchie added to the statement released by the team, “I am currently receiving great medical care, am in good spirits and I expect to make a recovery at a later point in time. As a result of this diagnosis, I will likely not be playing football this season. My main focus will be on my health and recovery. Thank you in advance for your support and well-wishes. I cannot wait to come back stronger than ever. God bless.”

The Ontario, Canada native is expected to make a full recovery and will hopefully be able to get back into shape after his medical hiatus for the 2023 season. Here at AS USA, we wish him all the best and hope for a speedy recovery.