Texans trade up to select John Metchie in Round 2

The Houston Texans selected Alabama wide receiver John Metchie in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft, No. 44 overall.

Houston sent picks No. 68, 108, and 124 to the Cleveland Browns for the second-round selection, according to ESPN's Field Yates.

Metchie suffered a torn ACL last December while with Alabama. He caught 96 passes for 1,142 yards and eight touchdowns in the 2021 campaign before the injury.

Houston will add Metchie to a receiving corps that also features Brandin Cooks and Nico Collins, among others.

Scouting profile: John Metchie

Beyond his strong route running, Metchie didn't have much to boast about in terms of high-end traits that would help him stand out in the NFL. And that was before he tore his ACL in December, which could impact his availability and effectiveness in 2022. If he makes a full recovery, the 21-year-old will bring some versatility to his next club, but there were questions about his explosiveness and physicality long before the injury. He faces an uphill battle to emerge as more than a middling contributor out of the slot.