John Metchie Bio, career timeline and draft history
- Age
- 26
- Height / weight
- 6'0", 204 lb
- Experience
- 5th season
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 5.0
- Pos rank
- WR103
- Rostered
- —
Week 4 vs. Lions, Sun Oct 4, 8:20 PM ET 2nd vs. WRs, favorable
John Metchie Bio
John Metchie is a wide receiver for the Carolina Panthers, where he wears No. 13. Born July 18, 2000, in Taiwan, Taiwan, he attended Saint James School and played college football at Alabama.
The Houston Texans selected Metchie in round 2, pick 44, of the 2022 NFL Draft. He was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles on August 18, 2025. He was traded to the New York Jets on October 29, 2025. Since then, Metchie played for the Philadelphia Eagles (2025) and New York Jets (2025) and joined the Carolina Panthers in 2026.
In 47 regular-season games since 2023, he has caught 75 passes for 705 yards and 4 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
4 stops with 4 teams in 5 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
Carolina Panthers Current team2026–present
He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 1 of 2 games.
New York Jets2025
Acquired in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles on October 29, 2025. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 8 of 9 games.
Philadelphia Eagles2025
Acquired in a trade with the Houston Texans on August 18, 2025. He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 7 of 7 games.
Houston Texans2022–2024
Selected in round 2, pick 44, of the 2022 NFL Draft. He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 20 of 29 games.
College: Alabama
Transactions
- SignedAgreed to a one-year contract with the Carolina Panthers.
- TradedTraded by the Philadelphia Eagles to the New York Jets for CB Michael Carter and a 2027 seventh-round pick.
- TradedTraded by the Houston Texans to the Philadelphia Eagles for a 2026 sixth-round pick and TE Harrison Bryant.
- SignedSigned his four-year rookie contract with the Houston Texans.
- DraftedSelected by the Houston Texans in round 2, pick 44.
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About John Metchie: Bio FAQ
How old is John Metchie?
John Metchie is 26 years old. He was born on July 18, 2000. 2026 is his 5th NFL season.
How tall is John Metchie?
John Metchie is 6 feet tall (6'0"), listed at 204 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the Carolina Panthers.
How much does John Metchie weigh?
John Metchie weighs 204 pounds, his listed weight on the Carolina Panthers roster. He is listed at 6'0".
What number does John Metchie wear?
John Metchie wears number 13 for the Carolina Panthers. He plays wide receiver.
What position does John Metchie play?
John Metchie plays wide receiver for the Carolina Panthers, wearing number 13. 2026 is his 5th season in the NFL.
What team does John Metchie play for?
John Metchie plays for the Carolina Panthers as a wide receiver.
Where did John Metchie go to college?
John Metchie played college football at Alabama, after attending Saint James School (MD).
Where is John Metchie from?
John Metchie went to high school in Maryland, at Saint James School, before playing college football at Alabama.
When is John Metchie's birthday?
John Metchie's birthday is July 18. He was born on July 18, 2000 and is 26 years old.
How long has John Metchie been in the NFL?
2026 is John Metchie's 5th NFL season; he entered the league in 2022. View his career statistics.
What teams has John Metchie played for?
John Metchie has played for the Houston Texans and New York Jets. View his career statistics.
What year did John Metchie enter the NFL?
John Metchie entered the NFL in 2022. 2026 is his 5th season.