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2022 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 12 · #44 overall

John Metchie Alabama Draft

John Metchie was drafted No. 44 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Alabama. 45 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value

Overall pick
#44
Round
2
Draft class
2022
NFL games
45
Career AV
5150th at Alabama

The pick

How John Metchie came off the board in 2022.

Drafted by

Houston Texans

Rd 2, Pick 12 · #44 overall · AFC South

Full 2022 draft class (262 picks)
Position
Wide receiver WR
College
Alabama SEC at the draft
Measurables
5'11" · 187 lbs
Hometown
Brampton, ON
Pre-draft board
No. 55 prospect84.0 grade
Side of the ball
Offense

NFL career

45 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value

Games played
45
Career approximate value
5150th among Alabama picks
AV with the drafting club
360% of career value
Final season
20253 years after the draft

Around pick 44

Who came off the board on either side of John Metchie.

#42 Andrew Booth CB · MIN Clemson #43 Wan'Dale Robinson WR · NYG Kentucky #45 David Ojabo LB · BAL Michigan #46 Josh Paschal DE · DET Kentucky

Alabama in the 2022 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#7 Evan Neal OL · NYG Alabama #12 Jameson Williams WR · DET Alabama #47 Phidarian Mathis DT · WAS Alabama #75 Christian Harris LB · HOU Alabama #98 Brian Robinson Jr. RB · WAS Alabama #119 Jalyn Armour-Davis DB · BAL Alabama

Other WR picks from Alabama

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#6 Julio Jones WR · ATL · 2011 Alabama · 2× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl #4 Amari Cooper WR · LV · 2015 Alabama · 5× Pro Bowl #15 Jerry Jeudy WR · DEN · 2020 Alabama · 1× Pro Bowl #10 DeVonta Smith WR · PHI · 2021 Alabama #6 Jaylen Waddle WR · MIA · 2021 Alabama #26 Calvin Ridley WR · ATL · 2018 Alabama

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

John Metchie in the 2022 NFL Draft

John Metchie is a Wide receiver out of Alabama selected No. 44 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2022 NFL Draft. 45 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value Alabama has produced 263 NFL draft picks since 1980.

Where this data comes from

Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was John Metchie drafted?

John Metchie was selected No. 44 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2022 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 12). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2022/john-metchie.

What college did John Metchie play for?

John Metchie played college football at Alabama in the SEC. See every Alabama draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/alabama-crimson-tide.

How did John Metchie's NFL career turn out?

45 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2022/john-metchie.