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Mel Kiper Jr. explains how John Metchie III’s ACL injury impacted his 2022 NFL Draft stock
By Adam Spencer
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Mel Kiper Jr. is ESPN’s top NFL Draft analyst, and he’ll be on hand in Las Vegas for next month’s festivities.
One question for Alabama fans is where WR John Metchie III will hear his name called. He was having a breakout year for the Crimson Tide, but suffered a torn ACL in the SEC Championship Game.
During a media event on Wednesday, Kiper said Metchie probably fell a round after the injury, but still expects him to be a Day 2 pick:
Mel Kiper said he originally had WR John Metchie III as a lock for the second round but could see him slip to the third round after his ACL injury.
“I love the kid. The way he competes, what he did in clutch situations for Nick Saban.”
— Tony Tsoukalas (@Tony_Tsoukalas) March 23, 2022
Metchie had 96 catches for 1,142 yards and 8 touchdowns for Alabama in 12+ games in 2021 before suffering the injury.
His availability for the 2022 NFL season remains to be seen, but it is likely he still hears his name called in the first half of next month’s draft.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
