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John Metchie III

WR

John Metchie III came into the league as a 2nd-round selection (44th overall) in 2022, drafted out of Alabama. He's currently with CAR, in his 5th season in the league. His 37.1 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the WR average, in the 14th percentile. Efficiency is his calling card, grading in the 80th percentile among his peers. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 80 catches for 766 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Size

5'11", 187#

College

Alabama

Draft

Rd 2, 44th overall (2022)

Seasons

2022–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
53.6

72th percentile among WRs · limited sample

4 games · 13 targets

Role×0.14-0.53
Hands×0.1+0.68
Volume×0.12-0.21
Total EPA×0.22+0.35
EPA/target×0.3+0.71
Yards/target×0.12-0.62

Week 1 projection · vs CHI

Methodology
Rec2.7 (1–5)51% 2.5+
Rec2.7 (1–5)51% 2.5+
Rec2.7 (1–5)51% 2.5+
Rec2.7 (1–5)51% 2.5+
Rec2.7 (1–5)51% 2.5+
Rec yds30.3 (7–53.5)50% 30.5+
Rec yds30.3 (7–53.5)50% 30.5+
Rec yds30.3 (7–53.5)50% 30.5+
Rec yds30.3 (7–53.5)50% 30.5+
Rec yds30.3 (7–53.5)50% 30.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)21% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)21% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)21% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)21% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)21% 0.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2026 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).

Size25▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands25▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat20▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability69▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share34▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share18▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency80▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume54▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026CAR53.647801
2025PHI37.113-5332742
2024HOU42.110242541
2023HOU32.914416158

Career profile

John Metchie III has appeared in 41 regular-season games across 4 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: HOU (2023–2024), PHI (2025), CAR (2026).

As a receiver he has caught 80 passes for 766 yards and 4 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2025 with PHI: 274 yards and 2 touchdowns in 13 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2025: a 37.1, in the 14th percentile among WRs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home1
3
3.0/g
37
37/g
0
Away3
4
1.3/g
43
14/g
1
In division1
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Out of division3
7
2.3/g
80
27/g
1
In wins3
5
1.7/g
61
20/g
0
In losses1
2
2.0/g
19
19/g
1
On grass2
5
2.5/g
56
28/g
1
On turf2
2
1.0/g
24
12/g
0
Indoors1
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Outdoors3
7
2.3/g
80
27/g
1

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2ATL—42.9
Week 3CLE2 rec, 19 yds, 1 TD50.3
Week 4DET3 rec, 37 yds, 0 TD63.4
Week 6PHI2 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD48.3

John Metchie III — common questions

What position does John Metchie III play?
John Metchie III is listed as a WR.
Which teams has John Metchie III played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), John Metchie III has played for HOU (2023–2024), PHI (2025), CAR (2026).
Where did John Metchie III go to college?
John Metchie III played college football at Alabama.
When was John Metchie III drafted?
John Metchie III was selected in round 2, 44th overall, of the 2022 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has John Metchie III scored?
John Metchie III has 4 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (4 receiving).
What is John Metchie III's ScoutIndex Rating?
John Metchie III rated 53.6 for 2026, the 72nd percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 2, 2022

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