John Metchie III

Carolina Panthers
Wide Receiver #8

Personal

Age	26
Birthdate	July 18, 2000
Height	6'0"
Weight	195 lb

Draft

College	Alabama
Year	2022
Pick	Round: 2, Overall: 44
Team	HOU

Fantasy Value

Week 1 Projections
Catches	Yards	Touchdowns
1.96	19.3	0.16

You can see where those projections compare to other WRs in our Wide Receiver Rankings.

Player News

John Metchie III: John Metchie III Leads Team in Receiving, Builds Momentum Toward WR3 Role

Carolina Panthers wide receiver John Metchie III caught six of seven targets for 77 yards in Friday's 34-17 preseason loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Metchie showed a strong rapport with backup quarterback Kenny Pickett and led the Panthers in targets, catches, and receiving yards. Xavier Legette (ankle) had his ankle "rolled up on" during Wednesday's practice and did not play Friday, opening an opportunity for Metchie. Legette is also dealing with foot soreness and is day-to-day, according to Panthers head coach Dave Canales. Metchie made the most of Legette's absence with a strong showing. However, he did not get any work with the first-team offense and didn't log his first catch until the second half. Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker are the unquestioned starters and top wideouts for the Panthers. With third-round rookie Chris Brazzell (knee) out for the season, Metchie is battling Legette, Jimmy Horn Jr., and David Moore for Carolina's WR3 gig. If Metchie can win Carolina's WR3 role, he becomes a late-round flier in deep leagues and remains a dynasty stash for now.

Aug. 22, 2026 3:03 AM EST

Player Stats

YEAR	TM	GM	Receiving						Rushing
YEAR	TM	GM	REC	TGT	%	YDS	TD	YPC	ATT	YDS	YPC	TD	FUM
2022	HOU	16	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	HOU	16	15	28	53.6	153	0	10.2	1	4	4.0	0	0
2024	HOU	16	22	33	66.7	230	1	10.5	0	0	0	0	0
2025	2TM	16	30	44	68.2	254	2	8.5	3	-5	-1.7	0	0