Texans rookie vast receiver John Metchie III introduced Sunday that he has been recognized with leukemia.
Metchie, 22, was coming off a torn ACL he suffered with Alabama in December.
“Lately I used to be recognized with APL (Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia), essentially the most curable type of Leukemia,” Metchie mentioned in a assertion launched by the Texans.
“I'm at the moment receiving nice medical care, am in good spirits and I count on to make a restoration at a later time limit. On account of this prognosis, I'll doubtless not be taking part in soccer this season. My important focus will probably be on my well being and restoration. Thanks upfront on your assist and well-wishes. I can not wait to come back again stronger than ever. God bless.”
Metchie was alleged to be a excessive draft decide earlier than tearing up his knee within the SEC championship sport in December. Previous to the damage, he had produced 96 catches for 1,142 yards and eight touchdowns.
The Texans traded as much as take him with the forty fourth general decide within the draft. Previous to the prognosis, Metchie mentioned he was planning to be prepared for coaching camp. However now, he isn’t anticipating to play in any respect this coming yr.
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