John Metchie III
#13 WR ·
Height
5'11"
Weight
187 lbs
Age
26
Draft
2022, Rd 2, #44
Experience
4 yrs
WR Rank
#228 / 300
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CVIN/A
SentimentD+
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The Verdict on John, in One Read
On the field, John Metchie III grades out as a shaky WR (D+ Performance). That places him 228th of 300 graded wide receivers.
Career StatsD+
| Year | Team | GP | Rec | Yards | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 45 | 73 | 686 | 3 | |
| 2025 |  | 16 | 33 | 274 | 2 |
| 2024 |  | 13 | 24 | 254 | 1 |
| 2023 | | 16 | 16 |
Contract terms haven't been reported.
Performance Analysis
D+
#228 of 300 WRs
FCA+
How John Metchie III plays at WR earns him a D+ performance grade. The 25-year-old third-year player has fallen into the replacement-level tier at his position, a significant step backward from what the organization envisioned when drafting him 44th overall in 2022. His 2025 season saw him appear in all 16 games, a positive mark for durability, but the production tells the real story: 274 receiving yards across those contests represents anemic output that reflects either limited offensive opportunity, diminished separation, or both. The bright spot—if one exists—is his willingness to contribute on defense with a tackle logged, though that's immaterial to his primary role as a pass-catcher. At this stage of his career, Metchie is operating as a depth piece at best, and the grade reflects a reality where he has failed to develop into a meaningful contributor despite three seasons to prove otherwise. Unless a dramatic schematic shift or role expansion materializes, his days as a roster staple are numbered.
Performance vs. NFL Position Average
Yards/Reception8.30
Below AvgNFL Avg: 12.1 · Elite: 21.8
Rec Yds/Game17.1
How John Compares at the Position
John Metchie III ranks 228th of 300 graded wide receivers by performance. That slots John between Elijah Cooks (D+) just ahead and Ryan Miller (D+) just behind.
Graded higher
Elijah CooksNew Orleans SaintsD+John MetchieCarolina PanthersD+Mitchell TinsleyCincinnati BengalsD+John Metchie IIID+
Graded lower
Ryan MillerNew York GiantsTransaction History
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