John Metchie III: Houston Texans rookie recognized with Leukemia

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Houston Texans rookie John Metchie III is unlikely to play within the NFL this season after being recognized with Leukemia.

The extensive receiver, 22, introduced the analysis on Sunday however mentioned he’s in “good spirits” and that he expects to make a restoration.

“Not too long ago I used to be recognized with APL (Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia), probably the most curable from of Leukemia,” he wrote in a assertion.

“I'm at the moment receiving nice medical care, am in good spirits and I count on to make a restoration at a later time limit.

“On account of this analysis, I'll probably not be enjoying soccer this season. My important focus will likely be on my well being and restoration.

“Thanks prematurely to your help and well-wishes. I can't wait to come back again stronger than ever. God Bless.”

Based on the Nationwide Group of Uncommon Problems, APL is a blood most cancers “characterised by a marked enhance in a sort of white blood cells often known as promyelocytes.”

Metchie was the forty fourth general decide on this 12 months’s NFL draft.

The Alabama product had 96 catches for 1,142 yards and eight touchdowns final season earlier than a interval on the sidelines after tearing his ACL in December.

His former coach at Alabama, Nick Saban, despatched his greatest needs.

“John has overcome each problem positioned in entrance of him in his life with toughness and willpower, and we're behind him each step of the best way in his battle in opposition to Leukemia,” Saban wrote in a assertion on Sunday.

“It’s a blessing that he's in a metropolis recognized for excellent care and with a company, within the Houston Texans, who will likely be with him all through this journey.

“Our ideas and prayers will stay with him all through this battle.”